Hemp Pesto Shakshuka
This Hemp Pesto Shakshuka is a nourishing green twist on the classic.
The base of leeks and zucchini softens into a gentle sweetness, balanced by the richness of eggs and the earthy depth of hemp.
We love using Hemp Harvests Hemp Seeds in pesto; a complete source of protein and nourishing fats that add a subtle nuttiness.
Hemp seeds give the pesto body without heaviness, and the olive oil carries that brightness through the dish.
The pesto keeps well in the fridge and goes with almost anything; dolloped over roast vegetables, or spread on sourdough with sliced tomatoes.
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Ingredients
Hemp Pesto:
2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
½ cup Hemp Harvests Hemp Seeds
½ cup finely grated cheddar or parmesan
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of Celtic sea salt
(Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy; set aside)
Shakshuka Base:
1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 medium leek, halved lengthways and finely sliced
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into half-moons
½ tsp Celtic sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
4–6 eggs (depending on appetite and pan size)
3–4 heaped tbsp hemp pesto
1 tbsp Hemp Harvests hemp seeds, for garnish
Method
Warm olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté gently for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir through the sliced zucchini and a pinch of salt. Cook for another 5 minutes until tender and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat slightly and stir through the pesto, allowing it to coat the vegetables.
Using the back of a spoon, make small indentations in the pesto–vegetable mixture. Crack the eggs into the wells, spacing them evenly.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook gently over low heat for 5–8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks are still soft.
Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with extra hemp seeds and, if you like, a drizzle of olive oil or an extra spoonful of pesto before serving.
