Ingredients
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For the chickpea cakes:
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1 cup cooked chickpeas (from 1/2 15 oz can)
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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For the sauce:
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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1 small bell pepper, cored and sliced
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1 small onion, quartered
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 tsp sugar
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
Sub_Title: A delicious twist on traditional shakshuka featuring crispy chickpea cakes as your protein source!
Description: This vibrant, veggie-packed dish originates from North Africa and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It’s gluten-free, kid-friendly, and can be made in under 30 minutes – what more could you ask for?
Ingredients:
For the chickpea cakes:
1 cup cooked chickpeas (from 1/2 15 oz can)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small bell pepper, cored and sliced
1 small onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions:
To prepare the chickpea cakes:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 370°F or a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas using a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky. Stir in the remaining ingredients for the cakes.
3. Form the mixture into 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick. Place them in the preheated air fryer basket or skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
To prepare the sauce:
4. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
5. Pour in the tomato puree, water, sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Assembly and serving:
7. To serve, divide the chickpea cakes among four shallow bowls. Top each one with a spoonful of sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Crack an egg into the center of each bowl, and gently mix everything together just before eating. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 343
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Sodium: 147mg
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 12g
Note: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also bake the chickpea cakes at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Steps
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1
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Preheat your air fryer to 370°F or a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. |
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In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas using a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky. Stir in the remaining ingredients for the cakes. |
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Form the mixture into 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick. Place them in the preheated air fryer basket or skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside. |
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Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. |
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Pour in the tomato puree, water, sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
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Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. |
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To serve, divide the chickpea cakes among four shallow bowls. Top each one with a spoonful of sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Crack an egg into the center of each bowl, and gently mix everything together just before eating. Enjoy! |
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2.5g |
