An easy skillet meal: Shakshuka with feta and Israeli couscous, recipe from Molly On The Range.
Today, we're going to talk about something very cute, very small and very lovely. Are you ready?
Of course you are!
Her name is Molly Yeh (pronounced YAY!), and when I first laid eyes on her new book, I snatched it up.
Molly's book is my top pick for holiday gift giving this year. Her book has recipes that showcase the lovely mix of her Asian and Jewish roots (plus her husband's Scandinavian influence) with a fair dose of her personal food obsessions thrown in (think: tahini, marzipan, and so many eggs!).
It's the type of book that draws you in because of the story telling. She gives you directions on how to 'bahn mi' anything, how to get macaroni and cheese on your table the fastest, and 6 ways to harass a batch of challah dough into something incredible.
I've made so many things from this book: her Mum's matzoh brei, her ex-boyfriend's meatless meatballs, authentic hummus (serve it warm and stick your whole face in it), chicken paprikash, and now this fun twist on Shakshuka with feta.
She adds big pearls of Israeli couscous to this shakshuka with feta so it's more of a substantial meal. And it's exactly the type of thing I've made no less than 3 times in 3 weeks, because it comes together with everything you already have on-hand. And the babe loves it, too! (I'm starting to worry that Camille doesn't have spice receptors in her taste buds...that's how much she loves harissa!)
Recipe notes for shakshuka with feta:
The sauce is forgiving. Stir it together in 15 minutes with a quick saute, or leave it on the stove for 2+ hours. If you can't locate Israeli couscous (it's the big pearls--see the video at the end for reference), use small pasta like ditalini.
Harissa is a lovely spice paste that wants to be in your pantry. I noticed that Trader Joe's started carrying it--hooray! Grab a tube (it keeps for a while), and you'll be squeezing it into everything--scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, steamed rice, your coffee. Wait, don't stir it into your coffee--use Molly's Hawaij spice mix instead (it's like pumpkin spice swam in a bowl of cardamom...and thus became approximately 100 times better).
Shakshuka with feta steps:
If you've never heard of Shakshuka with feta, you might know it by its other name: Eggs in Purgatory. It's a spicy tomato sauce for poaching eggs, and it's usually served with bread. Molly's recipe has a bit more spice and swaps the bread for couscous. Much improved, if you ask me.
Here's a little step-by-step stop motion vignette for ya:
Other dinners for two with pasta for you.
Shakshuka with Israeli couscous by Molly Yeh.Shakshuka
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 442Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 292mgSodium: 373mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 18g
Ash says
Looks tasty!
Autocorrect got the better of you in this one, there are a couple of spots where you have harissa pasta or tomato pasta instead of paste.
Christina Lane says
You're amazing, thank you!
Emily F says
I love this meal! Looking forward to trying this version!! One thing - that pink sweater!!! ???????????? where did you get that?!
Christina Lane says
Hi Emily! Thanks! It's from Anthropologie..and fairly recently, too! They may still have it :)
Cakespy says
YOMZ. I used to get shakshuka at a restaurant in Seattle (where I used to live and where I met our mutual friend Lisa) so this brings back some sweet, savory memories. <3
Candy says
Yum! I used to make shakshuka all the time, until I met my boyfriend. (Guess who doesn't like eggs?) Can I make this shakshuka for one and leave him to make his own dinner? :D
Christina Lane says
I fully support this. I live with someone who doesn't like olives. And I'm like 'you need food therapy.' LOL
Lenna says
And I live with someone who doesn't like PEPPER. He should go to food therapy too :D
Christina Lane says
That's crazy, Lenna! I know someone whose favorite spice is pepper! :)
Wendy Gordon says
Me and my husband have wedding anniversary today. All day I think what can I surprise him. It will be shakshuka! I hopehe will be satisfied. It looks amazing and very tasty!
Kathy bussmann says
So great to meet you last night!!! Kathy
Christina Lane says
You too! <3
Bell says
I've been making a simple version of this for years, I always thought it was a Mexican dish. This, with the harrisa, cous cous and feta, will really take it over the top.
Michelle says
Hi,
I just tried this recipe for brunch the other day and it was an absolute hit. My boyfriend and I couldn't get enough. Thank you so much for the step-by-step stop motion vignette! I've always been a visual learner and that was super helpful.
Laura says
If I opt for the bread on the side rather than adding couscous, I'm sure I'll need to reduce the amount of broth. Should I leave it all out, or how much?
Muffy says
Yes -- just skip the broth altogether! Molly Yeh has a couple recipes for regular couscous too :-)
Elaine says
My boyfriend and I made this last night for our Friday date night! It was absolutely delicious plus it was so much fun to make together! We modified the recipe by only adding a handful of the couscous and then ate it with a baugette.
Christina Lane says
I love hearing that, Elaine! I'm so glad :) <3