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Smoky Vegan Shakshuka with Crispy Chickpeas

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: israeli
Keyword: weekday meal, Vegan, Lunch, Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 1128kcal
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Ingredients

For the shakshuka sauce:

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • One 28-​ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ to 1 cup water or vegetable stock optional
  • Fresh parsley mint, and/or cilantro (optional)

For the crispy chickpeas:

  • One 15-​ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Make the sauce:

  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, paprika, and cumin and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, salt, and black pepper and simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. If you prefer the sauce a little thinner, add ½ to 1 cup of water or vegetable stock.

Make the crispy chickpeas:

  • While the suce is cooking, Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the paprika, sea salt, coriander, black pepper, and olive oil. Toss all together until the chickpeas are evenly coated with seasoning.
  • Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until crispy and golden.
  • Sprinkle with fresh herbs, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1128kcal | Carbohydrates: 144g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Sodium: 6330mg | Potassium: 3510mg | Fiber: 43g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 5261IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 517mg | Iron: 20mg