Spring shakshuka with peas, broad beans, asparagus in spiced tomato sauce. Vegetarian, gluten-free comfort food.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen broad beans, double-podded if fresh
03 - 1 bunch asparagus, about 7 oz, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
08 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Spices and Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
12 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnishes
15 - 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint
17 - Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch peas and broad beans for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add tomato paste, then the chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
05 - Add asparagus, peas, and broad beans. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are just tender.
06 - Make four small wells in the vegetable mixture. Crack an egg into each well. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 7 to 10 minutes, until eggs are just set but yolks remain runny.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Drizzle with olive oil.
08 - Serve directly from the pan with crusty bread or flatbreads.
