VEGAN SHAKSHOUKA
Growing up in the Middle East, the tastes of cumin, paprika, and coriander are very near & dear to my taste palette. Add to it the ripe delicious sun-drenched tomatoes growing organically under the Meditteranean sun, the zesty green herbs, onions, and garlic, there you have a superb flavor of food.
Shakshuka is a popular dish in the Middle East and North Africa. Traditionally it includes poached eggs, but in this recipe, Christina Gurunian skips the eggs to have a vegan version, which is equally delicious and satisfying.
In this recipe of Shakshouka we will incorporate chickpeas and broccoli and omit the eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 large red or yellow onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper or roasted red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Armenian red pepper paste (spicy or mild based on your tolerance and preference to heat )
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon spicy Aleppo pepper
- 1 large can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes( Fresh is even better)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, plus addition cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 can of chickpeas
- Broccoli
Directions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in stainless steel or enamel-coated cast-iron skillet.
- Add the onion and bell peppers and cook, until they are softened, for approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Cook, stirring until the garlic is tender, and the vegetables are coated with the spices, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and pepper paste.
- Add the chickpeas and broccoli.
- Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Uncover and cook a bit longer to allow the mixture to reduce and thicken.
- Taste and tweak the seasoning to your fancy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, coriander, mint. You can add avocado.
- Serve with pita bread and enjoy!
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