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Turkey Shakshuka in za'atar

A charred take on Turkey Shakshuka, built on za'atar and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 40 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.7 from 3,517 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Turkey Shakshuka in za'atar
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the turkey 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.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Cook over a fierce heat until well charred in patches, then finish through.

Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

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

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