VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS

This Vegan Shakshuka with Chickpeas is an easy recipe and requires minimal ingredients. Chickpeas are added in delicious tomato sauce along with spices. It can be served in breakfast or brunch with crusty bread of your choice.

I used to enjoy it all time earlier with eggs. But now I don't like eating eggs much, so I thought of trying it with chickpeas. And I love it even more without any eggs. This recipe works great when made in a cast iron skillet. It brings a smoky flavor to the recipe.

The main flavor comes from the delicious tomato sauce. Next is just optional. You can add chickpeas, vegan eggs, tofu, etc., as per your preference.

If you like to include chickpeas in your diet, try my Chickpeas Curry, Chickpea Salad. or Sweet Potato & Chickpeas Hash.

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• Why You'll LIKE This Recipe?
• WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA?
• INGREDIENTS & SUBS
• HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS
• EXPERT TIPS
• VARIATIONS
• STORAGE
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• RELATED RECIPES
• VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS

Why You'll LIKE This Recipe?

1. It is easy and delicious and full of flavors.
2. It can be made in under 30 minutes.
3. It is versatile and can be served in breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
4. It is plant-based and a great protein-rich recipe for those on a plant-based or vegan diet.
5. Made from chickpeas so, a good source of protein.

WHAT IS SHAKSHUKA?

I don't know why it is called Shakshuka or where it came from, but it is a variety of tomato-based recipe that is topped with eggs which are then baked. Some say it came from Spain, and some claim it is an Israeli recipe. I don't have any definitive answer about where it came from, but it sure is a delicious recipe you can add to your meal.

Shakshuka is made by sauteeing onions and pepper, and then tomatoes and spices are added to make it saucy and tangy. Then that tomato-based sauce is topped with baked or fried eggs.

But to make it vegan, you can top it with baked tofu or tofu eggs or vegan eggs. I'm not much an egg person, so I make vegan shakshuka with chickpeas. And this is one of my favorite recipes.

INGREDIENTS & SUBS

1. CHICKPEAS: This is one of the main ingredients for the recipe. You can use canned chickpeas or dry chickpeas, boil them, and then use them in the recipe. You can also use black beans or green lentils too in the recipe.
2. ONION & BELL PEPPERS: The base of the Shakshuka is made with onions and bell peppers. You can use bell peppers, long sweet peppers, or mini peppers in the recipe.
3. TOMATOES: The sauce of chickpea shakshuka needs to be saucy, Tandy, and deep red in color. So you can use canned diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes.
4. SPICES: I have made this shakshuka recipe Indian-style. So I have used Paprika (red chili powder), roasted cumin powder, and garam masala.
5. GARNISH: You can garnish with chopped basil leaves or cilantro.
6. ADD-ONS: You can also add vegan eggs or tofu eggs. Or you can also add grilled or spiced tofu slices.

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HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS

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Prepare Chickpeas:

Dry Chickpeas: Take ½ cup of chickpeas and soak it overnight or for 6-8 hours. Then, cook on a stove-top pressure cooker or in an Instant Pot for 30 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally & strain the water, and use chickpea in the recipe.

Canned Chickpeas: open the box of canned chickpeas and strain the liquid. Rinse the chickpeas couple of times.

Make Sauce:

In a cast iron skillet, add oil. When oil is hot, add chopped onion. Saute for 1-2 minutes, add chopped bell peppers, and saute for 1-2 minutes.

Then add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Next, add canned diced tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn soft and mushy.

Add spices, including Paprika (or red chili powder), roasted cumin powder, and garam masala powder, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Make Vegan Shakshuka:

Add chickpeas and salt. Mix for 3-5 minutes until everything is combined correctly. Lastly, garnish with chopped basil leaves and stir.

EXPERT TIPS

1. Make sure when you add chickpeas, they are incredibly soft & not hard or have a bite.
2. When adding tomatoes, ensure most of the liquid is absorbed before adding spices or chickpeas. You need to make it saucy and tangy, so it tastes best when the sauce is less liquid.
3. You can make the fresh flavor by adding basil leaves or cilantro.
4. It tastes best when made in a big cast iron skillet. It brings a nice smoky flavor to the recipe.
5. You can also add some chopped olive or walnut too in the recipe.

VARIATIONS

1. TOFU: You can also use grilled and spiced tofu in the recipe, along with chickpeas.
2. VEGAN EGGS: You can also use Tofu eggs or Vegan eggs in the recipe.

STORAGE

I usually store leftover Vegan Chickpea Shakshuka in an air-tight container, and they last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. And for more extended storage, you can keep it in the freezer for 1-2 months. Then, when re-using, microwave it or heat it on the skillet. Usually, I don't get any leftovers, but if I do, I prefer to store them in the refrigerator.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This Vegan Shakshuka is usually served in breakfast or brunch. Served it with crusty bread of your choice or pita bread. Pair it with Chai/ Masala Tea.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RELATED RECIPES

• CHICKPEAS CURRY
• CHICKPEA SALAD
• SWEET POTATO & CHICKPEAS HASH
• INSTANT KHAMAN DHOKLA
• ORZO PASTA SALAD
• BLACK CHICKPEAS CURRY

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