Description
A delightful twist on the classic shakshuka, this White Bean Shakshuka with Feta Cheese is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner. The creamy white beans complement the rich tomato sauce, while the eggs and feta add a creamy and tangy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shakshuka:
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 small carrot, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 24 oz jar tomato sauce
- ½ cup water (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 14 oz can white beans (such as Great Northern), drained
- 4–6 eggs
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, diced
For Serving:
- Baguette
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: In a preheated large skillet, sauté the onion and carrot in olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add Spices: Stir in garlic, paprika, coriander, and cumin; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine Sauce: Add tomato sauce. For a thinner sauce, mix in water. Stir in white beans and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Make indentations in the sauce and crack eggs into them. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Finish: Sprinkle with feta and parsley. Serve warm with a side of toasted baguette.
Notes
- Grate the carrot finely to ensure it cooks through in the sauce.
- Choose between sweet or spicy smoked paprika based on your preference for heat.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add water to the tomato sauce.
- The number of eggs can vary based on personal preference and skillet size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: White Bean Shakshuka, Shakshuka Recipe, Feta Cheese Breakfast, Mediterranean Brunch
