Pea and Broad Bean Shakshuka (Print View)

Colorful Middle Eastern dish with fresh spring vegetables poached in aromatic tomato sauce and finished with eggs.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 5.3 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
06 - 5.3 ounces fresh or frozen peas
07 - 5.3 ounces fresh or frozen broad beans, shelled
08 - 14 ounces canned chopped tomatoes or passata
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Eggs & Garnish

15 - 4-6 large eggs
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or mint, chopped
17 - 2.1 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
18 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
02 - Stir in garlic and red bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but not browned.
03 - Add cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, and chili flakes. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Add asparagus, peas, and broad beans. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
06 - Create small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Crack eggs into wells, cover, and cook gently for 5-7 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley or mint and crumbled feta if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the spring vegetables sweeten the tomato sauce makes every bite feel like sunshine
  • Its the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost zero effort
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day for a quick lunch
02 -
  • Make sure the sauce is gently bubbling before adding eggs, otherwise theyll spread too much
  • The eggs continue cooking even after you remove the pan from heat, so pull them slightly earlier than you think
  • Creating deeper wells for the eggs helps them stay contained and cook more evenly
03 -
  • If your frozen vegetables are particularly icy, give them a quick rinse under cold water before adding to prevent the sauce from becoming watery
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving transforms the dish from good to absolutely unforgettable
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