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Light Black Bean Shakshuka with ginger and star anise

Our tested Crispy Black Bean Shakshuka: light, generous, and balanced with ginger and star anise. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 229 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Light Black Bean Shakshuka with ginger and star anise
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ginger and star anise elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the hoisin and the rest of the ginger and star anise flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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