- Food
- Chickpeas
- Chickpea Shakshuka
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 100 g baby spinach
- 2–4 eggs (1–2 per person)
- 50 g feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 lemon, juice only
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add onion and red bell pepper, cook 4–5 min until soft
- Stir in garlic, smoked paprika and chili flakes; cook 1 min
- Mix in tomato paste and cook 1 min
- Add diced tomatoes and chickpeas; season with salt and pepper
- Simmer 8–10 min until sauce thickens
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes)
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack in eggs
- Cover skillet and cook 5–7 min until whites are set and yolks still runny
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top
- Garnish with parsley and serve
Notes
- Avoid cumin (past experience was not great) – smoked paprika adds depth
- The addition of spinach increases nutritional value and creates a more balanced meal
- Feta cheese and lemon juice add brightness and tanginess that complements the tomato base
- Serve with a simple side salad for a complete meal
- For extra creaminess, dollop Greek yogurt on top
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbs: 36 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Fiber: 12 g