Tofu Shakshuka: A Flavorful Vegan Twist on a Classic Dish

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Vegan Tofu Shakshuka

This recipe was a really cool recipe that I found years ago, but it is traditionally made with eggs.  A simple replacement was to exchange the eggs for tofu.  This is a very tasty North African and Middle Eastern dish that is full of flavor.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Serves

4+

Ingredients

  • 1 block of firm Tofu
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp Harissa paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cans of tomatoes
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • Pita Chips:
    • 2-3 Pita bread
    • olive oil to taste
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    • garlic powder to taste
Vegan Meal Plans

Steps

1

Press the tofu for 20-30 minutes to get the moisture out.

2

Add the olive oil to a frying pan over medium heat.  Then add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic and sauté for about 4-5 minutes.

3

Add the spices: cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and sugar.  Sautee for another 2-3 minutes.

4

Add the Harissa paste, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes.  Stir thoroughly and cook for another 15 minutes.  Then add the lemon zest.

5

Cut up the pita bread into triangular pieces, then separate each side.  Throw in a bowl.

6

Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  Mix together thoroughly.

7

Place the pita bread on a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, then bake on 400 for 6 minutes.  Pull them out of the oven, flip them and cook them for another 3-4 minutes.

8

Plate the Shakshuka and pita chips on the side.

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