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?
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Legumes
Contains
Eggs View all Chilli, Cumin, Beans, Vinegar, Tomato, Legumes, Eggs, Garlic, Butter beans
Why is this healthy?
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

33g
Protein
493kcal
Calories
18g
Total Fat
51g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
17g
Fibre
197mg
Calcium
15%
 
12mg
Iron
67%
 
133mg
Magnesium
32%
 
1501mg
Potassium
32%
 
1372mg
Sodium
60%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1mcg
Vitamin B12
42%
 
2.5mcg
Vitamin D
13%
 
4.5mg
Vitamin E
30%
 
126mcg
Vitamin B9
32%
 
356mcg
Vitamin A
40%
 
93mg
Vitamin C
103%
 
3.4mg
Zinc
31%
 
28mcg
Vitamin K
23%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B2
46%
 
3.2mg
Vitamin B3
20%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
434mg
Phosphorus
35%
 
Protein: 33g; Calories: 493kcal; Total Fat: 18g; Carbs: 51g; Sugars: 14g; Fibre: 17g; Calcium: 197mg (15%); Iron: 12mg (67%); Magnesium: 133mg (32%); Potassium: 1501mg (32%); Sodium: 1372mg (60%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1mcg (42%); Vitamin D: 2.5mcg (13%); Vitamin E: 4.5mg (30%); Vitamin B9: 126mcg (32%); Vitamin A: 356mcg (40%); Vitamin C: 93mg (103%); Zinc: 3.4mg (31%); Vitamin K: 28mcg (23%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.6mg (46%); Vitamin B3: 3.2mg (20%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 434mg (35%)
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Why is this healthy?
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Legumes
Contains
Eggs View all Chilli, Cumin, Beans, Vinegar, Tomato, Legumes, Eggs, Garlic, Butter beans

Ingredients

Serves 2
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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