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Are you looking for a quick hearty dish which is easy to make? Then check out this flavorful and delicious vegan Shakshuka. It’s ready in 30 minutes and great as a main dish (lunch, dinner, breakfast) or as a side dish. Enjoy Shakshouka on its own or with bread (e.g. flatbread), rice or pasta.

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What Is Shakshuka?

Shakshuka (also spelled Shakshouka or Chakchouka) is a savory dish of eggs poached in a flavorful smoky and spicy tomato sauce.

This tomato-based stew is popular in Middle Eastern regions, in North Africa and it’s a staple dish in Israel. You can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Shakshuka Without Eggs

Since I am a vegan, I left out the eggs and added chickpeas and greens for healthy plant-based protein. Do you miss the flavor of eggs? I don’t (never really liked eggs) but if you do, don’t worry because there is a solution. It’s called “Kala Namak” or black salt and it has an eggy flavor.

I love this dish because it is:

  1. Vegan, spicy, flavorful, smoky
  2. Great as a weeknight dinner or lunch
  3. Pairs well with rice, flatbread, pita or even pasta

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How To Make Vegan Shakshuka?

This dish is seriously very simple and can be made in one pot or pan! Check out the following step-by-step instruction photos and explanation below.

  1. Sautè onion and garlic in a pan.
  2. Add your favorite greens (see different options below).
  3. Add all spices. My favorite spices for Shakshuka are paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, a pinch of black salt.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and red pepper.
  5. Next, add the marinara sauce.
  6. Stir and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Then add chickpeas and plant-based cream.
  8. You can also add dollops of vegan cheese of choice but this step is optional.

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Use Your Favorite Greens

I love to make this vegan Shakshuka with Tatsoi greens. However, you can also use the following greens:

  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Chard
  • Choy Sum
  • Or any leafy greens of choice

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Vegan Shakshuka With Simple Ingredients

The recipe contains accessible wholesome and healthy ingredients which you might have already in your pantry/fridge such as:

  • Onion, garlic
  • Greens
  • Tomatoes, bell pepper
  • Marinara sauce, tomato paste
  • Plant-based cream
  • Different spices
  • Vegan cheese of choice (optional)

You can use soy cream, oat cream, coconut cream or any plant-based cream of choice to make this vegan Shakshuka rich and flavorful. You can also leave out the cream and use plant-based milk for a low-fat version, however, the dish will be more flavorful with the cream.

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This Vegan Shakshuka Is:

  • Egg-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Hearty
  • Satisfying
  • Flavorful
  • Smoky
  • Comforting
  • A quick 1-pot recipe
  • Healthier than a regular Shakshuka with eggs
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients

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Should you recreate this healthy vegan Shakshuka recipe, please leave a comment below and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes and often share them in my Insta Stories!

If you like hearty stews, definitely also check out the following recipes which are all vegan and gluten-free:

  • Vegan Gumbo
  • 1-Pot Lentil Dal
  • Easy Lentil Stew
  • Instant Pot Sweet Potato Curry
  • Chickpea Eggplant Curry
  • Vegan Butter Chicken
  • Best Lentil Soup
  • Vegetable Curry With Coconut Milk

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Vegan Shakshuka

Author: Michaela Vais

Are you looking for a quick hearty dish which is easy to make? Then check out this flavorful and delicious vegan Shakshuka. It's ready in 30 minutes and great as a main dish (lunch, dinner, breakfast) or as a side dish. Enjoy Shakshouka on its own or with bread (e.g. flatbread), rice or pasta.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine African, Middle Eastern

Servings 4

Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp oil or vegetable broth
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) greens of choice e.g. kale, spinach
  • 14 oz (400 g) diced tomatoes
  • 11 oz (300 g) marinara sauce
  • 1 (120 g) red bell pepper
  • 3 heaped tbsp (100 g) tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) plant-based cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin or more to taste
  • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika or more to taste
  • 2 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or less if you don't like it spicy
  • 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch of black salt (Kala Namak) (optional, see notes)
  • vegan cheese of choice (optional)

Instructions

Notes

  • Black salt (also known as "Kala Namak" is high in sulfur and has an eggy flavor. If you want your vegan Shakshuka to taste like eggs, definitely add a pinch of it. You can buy it at most Indian grocery stores, or online.
  • Recipe serves 4. Nutrition facts are for one serving.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Shakshuka

Amount per Serving

Calories

251

% Daily Value*

Fat

7.5

g

12

%

Carbohydrates

30

g

10

%

Fiber

9.7

g

39

%

Protein

9.4

g

19

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically

Equipment

Cast iron pan*

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  1. Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (12)Henrietta

    Just made the recipe this evening for dinner. Instead of coconut cream are used a heaping tablespoon of kite Hill cream cheese and some almond milk that I make myself. My husband ate it with a piece of bread on the side and I sprinkled vegan cheese on the top of mine. It was very very good. As always thank you for your gluten-free vegan delicious recipes.

    Reply

    • Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (13)Ela

      Sounds amazing, Henrietta! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. 🙂

      Reply

  2. Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (14)Dani

    Hi ela, can i use tomatoe sauce instead marinara? No way to find it here ???

    Reply

    • Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (15)Ela

      Of course! 🙂

      Reply

  3. Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (16)Camila

    I tried this today, absolutely delicious!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe, both hubby and I are superfans of easy delicious meals and this is just spot on 🙂

    Reply

    • Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (17)Ela

      Awesome! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback, Camila. 🙂

      Reply

  4. Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (18)Bianca Zapatka

    This looks so delicious ? have to try it ???

    Reply

    • Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (19)Ela

      I bet you would love it and I hope you will give it a try soon. 😀

      Reply

  5. Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (20)Lara

    This is one of my fave recipes so far!! So full of flavour! And so quick & easy to make!

    Reply

    • Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (21)Ela

      Wonderful! I am glad you loved this vegan Shakshuka. Thanks for your feedback, Lara! 🙂

      Reply

  6. Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (22)Jess

    What kind of vegan cream did you use?

    Reply

    • Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (23)Ela

      Hi Jess, I used coconut cream! 🙂

      Reply

  7. Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (24)Santa

    Great recipe and easy to make! I made it this weekend with some butternut squash on the side. Thank you, your recipes serve as a great inspiration in my newly started vegan diet! 🙂 Especially I like that most of the recipes are gluten-free as well. Next on my list – chocolate crepes with bananas! :))

    Reply

    • Vegan Shakshuka With Chickpeas | Healthy 1-Pot Recipe - Elavegan (25)Ela

      I am glad you liked the recipe! Thanks a lot for your great feedback. Hope you will love the crepes as well. 🙂

      Reply

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FAQs

What is a good side dish for shakshuka? ›

My favorite ones include a roasted red pepper hummus, a roasted cauliflower hummus, and a carrot and turmeric hummus. Other side dishes to consider. You could for instance add a mint-yogurt sauce, a feta-yogurt dip, a vegan garlic-herb tahini sauce, or even a vegan cashew basil dressing.

Do you eat shakshuka in a bowl or plate? ›

Connoisseurs insist shakshuka should be eaten from the pan.

Is shakshuka good for you? ›

Shakshuka is an easy-to-make and surprisingly healthy breakfast or lunch option, bringing together the health benefits of eggs and cooked tomatoes. If you've never heard of or tried Shakshuka, you are seriously missing out!

What time do you eat shakshuka? ›

Popular in Israel, shakshouka is a savory egg entree made with tomatoes, peppers and onions. Though it's most commonly served as a main dish for breakfast, it's also eaten for lunch and dinner.

What is traditionally served with shakshuka? ›

Shakshuka is a classic North African and Middle Eastern breakfast dish. This recipe is simple and satisfying, featuring eggs poached in a bell pepper and tomato sauce. Serve it with pita or crusty bread for breakfast or brunch...or dinner!

What country eats shakshuka? ›

Shakshuka is a simple dish made of gently poached eggs in a delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce. Said to have originated in Tunisia, this breakfast recipe is popular in many parts of North Africa and the Middle East. It is so satisfying, you can serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

What part of Africa is shakshuka from? ›

It is believed to have a Tunisian origin. Shakshuka means "a mixture" or “shaken” in Tunisian dialect. Shakshuka is a staple of Tunisian, Libyan, Algerian, and Moroccan cuisines traditionally served up in a cast iron pan with bread to mop up the sauce (most important).

What religion is shakshuka? ›

In Jewish culture, a large batch of tomato stew is made for the Sabbath dinner and the leftovers used the following morning to make a breakfast shakshouka with eggs.

How do you know when shakshuka is done? ›

Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the eggs. Carefully transfer the skillet to the oven (it's heavy) and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, checking often once you reach 8 minutes. They're done when the egg whites are an opaque white and the yolks have risen a bit but are still soft.

What does the word shakshuka mean? ›

shakshouka, a Maghrebi (North African) dish, popular throughout the region, featuring poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, seasoned with peppers, onion, garlic, and various spices. The word shakshouka comes from Maghrebi Arabic dialect and means “mixed.”

Do you eat shakshuka with spoon or fork? ›

It's a quick, flavourful, and satisfying meal, especially after a long day. Also, it is perfectly acceptable to eat shakshuka straight out of the pan, using wedges of pita bread as your spoon. Of course, if you prefer a knife and fork, spoon the eggs with their sauce over lightly toasted bread.

How watery should shakshuka be? ›

Liquids: If the sauce exudes a lot of liquid, cook it until most of the liquid has evaporated. By the time you add the eggs there should be no more than two tablespoons of liquid left in the pan.

What pairs well with shakshuka? ›

Here are some other ideas for what to serve with shakshuka:
  • Bagels!
  • Roasted potatoes.
  • Couscous.
  • Rice.
  • Quinoa.
  • Greek salad.
  • Hummus.

Can you eat day old shakshuka? ›

Yes! Shakshuka is one of my favorite recipes to meal prep because it reheats beautifully. Honestly, it may even taste better the next day…

What is the difference between shakshuka and Menemen? ›

Shakshuka typically has a deeper, more intricate flavor from the blend of spices used, with whole, runny eggs that mix into the sauce. Menemen, in contrast, showcases the freshness of its primary ingredients, with less emphasis on spices.

Can you eat shakshuka by itself? ›

Shakshuka is traditionally eaten with bread. Try a crusty variety like a sliced baguette to go with your shakshuka, or try it with warm pita bread or naan. You could also eat shakshuka on its own, or with rice if you prefer!

What goes well with egg dishes? ›

Some healthy side dishes that go well with eggs include:
  • roasted or sautéed vegetables, such as bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms.
  • a simple green salad.
  • avocado or guacamole.
  • a grain-based salad, such as quinoa or farro.
  • a side of whole grain toast or English muffin.
  • fresh fruit, such as berries or a sliced banana.
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