Pea and Broad Bean Shakshuka (Printable)

Tender peas, broad beans, and asparagus poached in aromatic spiced tomato sauce with perfectly cooked eggs.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
06 - 5.3 oz fresh or frozen peas
07 - 5.3 oz fresh or frozen broad beans, shelled
08 - 14 oz 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 oz feta cheese, crumbled
18 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, and chili flakes. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Add asparagus pieces, peas, and broad beans to the sauce. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Create small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Crack eggs into wells, cover pan, and cook gently for 5-7 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or mint and crumbled feta. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its a one pan meal that looks impressive but comes together in under an hour
  • The combination of tender vegetables and runny yolks creates the most satisfying sauce for bread dunking
  • You can easily swap vegetables based on whats in season or what you have on hand
02 -
  • Don't rush the initial sauce thickening step or you'll end up with a watery shakshuka instead of a rich braised dish
  • If your skillet isn't large enough, make two wells instead of trying to crowd all the eggs into one space
  • The eggs continue cooking after you remove the pan from heat, so take them off when the whites look just set
03 -
  • Broad beans can be time consuming to shell, so frozen ones are absolutely fine and often more tender
  • If your sauce seems too thick before adding vegetables, splash in a little water to loosen it
  • A sprinkle of za'atar over the top right before serving adds an incredible aromatic finish
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