FALAFEL SHAKSHUKA WITH TAHINI DRESSING
Pieces of tender aubergine encased in a rich, smoky tomato sauce studded with subtly spiced falafel and drizzled with a lemony tahini dressing. Serve with toasted flatbreads for the most wonderful vegan brunch.
Ingredients
- 12 falafel
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 1 aubergine chopped into small cubes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 500 ml passata
- 25 g dried apricots finely diced
- 15g fresh parsley roughly chopped
- to serve: toasted flatbreads
- sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE TAHINI DRESSING
- 2 tbsp tahini
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
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Cook your falafel as per the packet's instructions.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil over a medium heat in a large frying pan or cast iron. Once hot, add the red onion and sweat for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the aubergine and continue to cook for a further 6-8 minutes, until tender.
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Add the garlic, smoked paprika and harissa paste into the pan, then give everything a good stir to combine. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until everything is lovely and soft.
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Add the passata, dried apricots and 400ml of water into the pan. Season generously and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce gently bubble away for 20 minutes, until rich and thick. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if required.
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Dot the falafel around the pan, leaving the tops poking out of the sauce, and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the tahini dressing. Mix together the tahini and lemon juice with a big pinch of salt and 2 tbsp of water to loosen. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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Drizzle the shakshuka with the tahini dressing, sprinkle with chopped parsley and finish with a crack of black pepper. Serve with toasted flatbreads.
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Sue says
Omg this was so so good it takes shakshuka up to another level! Didn’t have harissa paste so I used ras el hanout spices which was perfect and some chilli flakes
Georgie says
This sounds wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it. xx