Shakshuka can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner time, no matter the weather outside, but what actually is the dish? We have three examples of our favourite healthy shakshuka recipes which you can make easily at home within 30 minutes. Experiencing the warming flavours is something everyone should enjoy, which is why adaptations are available with each recipe to make them suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Discover this staple breakfast dish, with the help of Mindful Chef, when you read our guide to shakshuka recipes.
What is Shakshuka?
Shakshuka is a dish that consists of eggs being poached in a tomato sauce with other herbs and vegetables. Traditionally, this dish originated from Tunisia – North Africa but has become a popular cuisine in the Middle East and Europe. The meaning behind the name ‘Shakshuka’ refers to ‘all mixed up’ and that is exactly what this dish entails. You mix the ingredients together and end up with a warming dish which is perfect for any mealtime. Variations of the dish are available, but the fundamentals are that the eggs are poached in the sauce, as long as that element is incorporated you can call it a shakshuka.
Spicy Chicken, Egg & Pepper Shakshuka
Whether it is brunch or dinner, our spin on this classic one-pan North African and Middle Eastern recipe hits the spot every time. For this spicy chicken, egg and pepper shakshuka, we use free-range British chicken and eggs, which provide a great source of vitamin B12 to your body. These ingredients are then left to simmer in an apricot harissa and paprika sauce until cooked.
This shakshuka recipe has been approved by the British Heart Foundation dietitians, which help to support heart and circulatory health.
- Cook time: 30 mins
- Allergens: Eggs
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Key ingredient: Juicy British free-range chicken thigh
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 661
- Protein: 46g
- Carbs: 53g
- Fat: 30g
The healthy recipe provided is an ideal portion for two people or an individual with leftovers for the next day. If you are dining for four, simply double the quantity of the ingredients to provide a filling portion. For more recipe inspiration, we have a wide selection to choose from. Some of our most popular dishes are included in our easy vegan recipes, healthy fish recipes or healthy meat recipes.
Why We Love This Easy Shakshuka Recipe
Chicken can include a range of health benefits, such as adding protein to your diet. If you are looking to reduce your intake of red meat, then chicken is a great substitute, as it is a lean cut of meat that provides an excellent source of amino acids to the body. Amino acids are vital to help build muscle tissue and keep them strong. An important aspect as we grow older. Our shakshuka recipe uses free-range British chicken thighs. The vitamins you can gain from chicken includes: vitamin B12, zinc and iron. These minerals and vitamins all contribute to a healthy, balanced diet.
Shakshuka Ingredients
To create this healthy shakshuka recipe, you will need:
- 2 tbsp Belazu apricot harissa paste
- 1 red chilli
- 300g free-range chicken thighs
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 handful of fresh coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 x egg (Eggs)
- 1 lime
- 1 red onion
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 red pepper
- 40g baby spinach
- 300g sweet potato
Cooking Instructions
Our shakshuka recipe takes five simple steps:
- Cut each chicken thigh into quarters, then season with black pepper. Heat a large pan with 1/2 tbsp oil on a medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 mins, until golden. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, finely dice the onion. Cut the pepper into bite-sized pieces. Peel the potato and dice into 1cm cubes. Finely slice the chilli (remove the seeds for less heat). Roughly chop the coriander.
- Reheat the same pan with 1/2 tbsp oil on a medium heat. Cook the onion for 2 mins, then add the potato and cook for a further 8 mins. Stir in the cumin, paprika, harissa, half the chilli and half the coriander. Add the chicken, pepper, chopped tomatoes and 80ml water. Simmer for 5 mins, then season with black pepper.
- Add the spinach to the pan and stir to mix through. Create a couple of wells between the chicken pieces and gently crack an egg into each. Place a lid on the pan and turn the heat down to a gentle simmer. Cook the egg for 6-8 mins, until the whites have set (they will turn opaque) and the chicken is cooked through. Check your chicken is cooked through by cutting a large piece in half; the juices should run clear.
- Sprinkle over the remaining chilli and remaining coriander. Squeeze over the juice from the lime (to taste) and serve.
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Cod Shakshuka With Rice & Roasted Aubergine
Experience the flavours of the Mediterranean with our cod shakshuka with rice & roasted aubergine. This easy shakshuka features chunks of succulent, sustainably sourced cod and eggs which ooze when popped. When served, this Mediterranean recipe is sprinkled with fresh-cut coriander, with baked aubergine and mounts of brown fluffy rice.
- Cook time: 45 mins
- Allergens: Celery, Eggs, Fish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Key ingredient: Flaky sustainably sourced fish
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 481
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 19g
The fusion of flavours makes this dish a pleasure to consume on a bright spring morning. With our shakshuka recipe provided, the quantity of ingredients is ideal for a family of four or two people with leftovers for the next day. However many you are dining with, this dish serves some essential nutrients within a filling portion.
Why We Love This Healthy Shakshuka Recipe
Fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids. You can also find vitamins such as D and B2, which together make the perfect addition to a healthy balanced diet. It is important that you ensure your body receives a sufficient level of these vitamins and minerals that are not only beneficial to your diet but also to your wider health. Eye health is something that can deteriorate as we get older. To slow this process down and protect our eyes, it has been recommended that you should consume enough omega-3 and vitamin D throughout your diet. What better way to receive these vitamins than in a delicious shakshuka recipe!
Shakshuka Ingredients
A filling shakshuka recipe has never been easier. For a dish the whole family will enjoy you will need:
- 1 aubergine
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 500g diced cod fillet (Fish)
- 1 handful of fresh coriander
- 4 x egg (Eggs)
- 4 garlic clove
- 1 red onion
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 vegetable stock cube(Celery)
- 160g brown rice
Cooking Instructions
In five steps you will have made this healthy shakshuka recipe with a Mindful Chef twist. To start, follow these simple instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 220C / fan 200C / gas mark 7. Boil a kettle. Dissolve the stock cube in a jug with 200ml boiling water. Rinse the rice, then place in a saucepan with 800ml lightly salted boiling water. Simmer for 25-30 mins, until cooked, then drain.
- Quarter the aubergine and place on a lined tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp oil; season with sea salt and black pepper. Bake for 25 mins, until golden.
- Finely dice the onion and garlic. Dice the pepper. Roughly chop the coriander. Heat a large pan with 1 tbsp oil on a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and pepper, cook for 5 mins, then stir in the paprika and cook for another 3 mins. Add the chopped tomatoes and stock, then season with sea salt and black pepper. Simmer for 10 mins.
- Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish and stir through the cod and half the coriander. Bake for 10 mins, then remove from the oven and make 4 small wells in the mixture. Crack the eggs into the wells and return to the oven for 5-7 mins, until the eggs are cooked.
- Serve the cod shakshuka with the rice and roasted aubergine. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander.
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Beef Shakshuka With Aubergine Wedges
Taste the flavours of the Middle East with our beef shakshuka with aubergine wedges. We incorporate tender grass-fed British beef with smoky paprika and sweet roasted red pepper. Adding a kick of flavour, we use harissa paste and serve with fibre-sourced aubergine wedges.
- Cook time: 30 mins
- Allergens: Eggs
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Key ingredient: Rich grass-fed British beef
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 627
- Protein: 45g
- Carbs: 31g
- Fat: 37g
Simple to prepare and cook, this shakshuka recipe will take you a total time of 30 minutes and provides a filling option for two people. If you want to entertain more guests, double the quantity of ingredients which will provide for a family of four.
Why We Love This Shakshuka Recipe
Beef can provide your body with a great source of protein, which is a vital nutrient. You can benefit from having protein in a healthy diet as it allows your muscles to function properly, as well as being able to help repair tissue damage. Beef can also be rich in iron which helps to deliver oxygen to your body through your red blood cells.
Shakshuka Ingredients
Provide a shakshuka dish everyone can enjoy with these ingredients:
- 2 tbsp Belazu apricot harissa paste
- 300g beef mince
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 handful of fresh coriander
- 150g courgette
- 2 x egg (Eggs)
- 2 garlic clove
- 1 brown onion
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 red pepper
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 aubergine 225g
Cooking Instructions
Creating this healthy shakshuka recipe is easy and can be done in just over five steps. Try it for yourself by following our instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200C / fan 180C / gas mark 6. Destalk the aubergine, then slice in half lengthways. Slice each half into 3 large wedges. Place onto a baking tray with a pinch of cumin, sea salt and black pepper and 1 tsp oil. Mix to coat, then roast for 25 mins.
- Heat a large frying pan with 1 tsp oil on a medium-high heat. Cook the beef mince for 5-10 mins. When golden brown, remove from the pan and set aside.
- Meanwhile, finely dice the onion, garlic, pepper and courgette. Reheat the same frying pan used for the beef with 1 tsp oil on a medium heat. Add these to the pan along with the paprika and remaining cumin. Cook for 5 mins, until softening. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Roughly chop the coriander. To the pan add half the coriander, the harissa, the pepper, tomatoes and cooked beef. Simmer for 15 mins, until reduced (add 1-2 tbsp water if the sauce is too thick).
- When the shakshuka sauce has thickened, heat a small saucepan with 1 tsp oil on a medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the white is cooked but the yolk is still runny. Use the back of a spoon to make wells in the shakshuka sauce and lay the cooked eggs into the wells.
- Serve the shakshuka with the aubergine wedges. Season the eggs with sea salt and black pepper; sprinkle over the remaining coriander.
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