Cumin & Harissa Butterbean Shakshuka

A simple, one-pan dish that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch—or even dinner. Hearty, gently spiced, and comforting, this shakshuka swaps the traditi...A simple, one-pan dish that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch—or even dinner. Hearty, gently spiced, and comforting, this shakshuka swaps the traditional tomatoes and peppers for passata and butterbeans, simmered with cumin and rosé harissa. Crack in a few eggs, let them gently poach, and you’ve got a warming meal ready in no time. Read more A simple, one-pan dish that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch—or even dinner. Hearty, gently spiced, and comforting, this shakshuka swaps the traditional tomatoes and peppers for passata and butterbeans, simmered with cumin and rosé harissa. Crack in a few eggs, let them gently poach, and you’ve got a warming meal ready in no time. A simple, one-pan dish that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch—or even dinner. Hearty, gently spiced, and comforting, this shakshuka swaps the traditional tomatoes and peppers for passata and butterbeans, simmered with cumin and rosé harissa. Crack in a few eggs, let them gently poach, and you’ve got a warming meal ready in no time.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days (but best eaten fresh)
Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Legumes
Contains
Eggs
Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

16g
Protein
247kcal
Calories
9g
Total Fat
26g
Carbs
7g
Sugars
9g
Fibre
98mg
Calcium
8%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
66mg
Magnesium
16%
 
751mg
Potassium
16%
 
686mg
Sodium
30%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.5mcg
Vitamin B12
21%
 
1.2mcg
Vitamin D
6%
 
2.2mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
63mcg
Vitamin B9
16%
 
178mcg
Vitamin A
20%
 
46mg
Vitamin C
51%
 
1.7mg
Zinc
15%
 
14mcg
Vitamin K
12%
 
0.4mg
Copper
44%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
1.6mg
Vitamin B3
10%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B6
18%
 
217mg
Phosphorus
17%
 
Protein: 16g; Calories: 247kcal; Total Fat: 9g; Carbs: 26g; Sugars: 7g; Fibre: 9g; Calcium: 98mg (8%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 66mg (16%); Potassium: 751mg (16%); Sodium: 686mg (30%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg (21%); Vitamin D: 1.2mcg (6%); Vitamin E: 2.2mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 63mcg (16%); Vitamin A: 178mcg (20%); Vitamin C: 46mg (51%); Zinc: 1.7mg (15%); Vitamin K: 14mcg (12%); Copper: 0.4mg (44%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 1.6mg (10%); Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (18%); Phosphorus: 217mg (17%)
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Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Legumes
Contains
Eggs

Ingredients

Serves 4
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
sundried tomato paste
adds a nice flavour boost, but you can omit if you don't have it
harissa paste
Swaps: red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar
undrained
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the passata, sundried tomato paste, harissa, vinegar, cumin, and beans  into a frying pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, until darkened and reduced. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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