
Shakshuka is a traditional breakfast dish common to a number of Middle Eastern and North African countries. Recently, it’s become a brunch favourite and café staple in many Western countries. It consists of a rich tomato-based sauce which is spiced and filled with any number of vegetables, pulses or meats and then topped with poached eggs. For this vegan alternative, I’ve taken out the eggs chosen to go with chickpeas to bulk out the base and add some protein. However, you could definitely substitute any kind of lentils or meat alternatives for an equally tasty dish.