Cannellini Bean Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Serves: 4 – 6 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (or fresh chilli)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, ground
  • 1/4 lemon zest, grated
  • 2 tins tomatoes, diced
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup baby spinach or kale
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 fresh tomato, sliced (optional)
  • Feta (to serve)
  • Coriander, fresh (to serve)

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 – 4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, chilli, pepper and lemon zest and cook, stirring until fragrant.

2. Add canned tomatoes and bring sauce to a simmer. Then add in the cannellini beans. Allow sauce to come to a simmer and leave to thicken for 8 – 10 minutes. Stir in kale or baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Using the back of a spoon, make 4 indentations in tomato mixture. Add slices of tomato to top of mixture. Crack four eggs into the pan, then place a lid on top and let them simmer for 4 – 6 minutes (or until cooked to desired consistency)

4. Top with crumbled feta and freshly chopped coriander and serve!

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