Shakshouka

Shakshouka is a vibrant and flavorful vegan Lebanese dish made with poached vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce. It is perfect for a hearty supper, served alongside warm pita bread or rice.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Tomatoes - 400 grams, chopped (canned or fresh)
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chickpeas - 240 grams, canned, drained and rinsed
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Fold in the chickpeas and let them heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, cilantro, and lemon juice.
8. Serve hot with warm pita bread or over cooked rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber and protein from chickpeas, promoting digestive health.

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