Beetroot Shakshuka with Pickled Carrot Relish
Sometimes all it takes is a few strong colors and flavors to make a dish special: earthy beetroot, warmly spiced tomatoes, softly poached eggs – and on top a fresh, tangy carrot relish that brings everything to life. This Shakshuka combines depth, spice, and freshness into a comfort food that surprises and leaves a lasting impression.
Batch cooking isn't just about preparation; it's also about refinement. This is where the pickled carrot relish comes in: once prepared, it keeps for several days in the refrigerator and adds that certain something to new dishes. Whether with Shakshuka, bowls, or sandwiches – one spoonful is enough to turn simple ingredients into something special.
As a teaser from our Pickles Batch Cooking Week in the e-book, this recipe shows how versatile and creative batch cooking can be. Pickled vegetables bring freshness, texture, and flavor to everyday life – and prove that prepared components can be not only practical but also truly exciting.
Recipe: Beetroot Shakshuka with Pickled Carrot Relish
Ingredients
- 250 g raw beetroot
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 250 ml tomatoes
- 3 eggs
- Spices: 1 tsp paprika powder, ½ tsp cumin, salt, pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Tip: Pickles give this recipe a special flavor twist.
Preparation
- Dice beetroot, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté in a pan.
- Add tomatoes + spices, simmer.
- Crack eggs into the pan, let them set.
- Top with dip + relish for refinement.
Enjoy your meal!
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For those who want more!
If you're looking for more inspiration and support for the week, our Batch Cooking E-Book has everything your heart desires. We've already published two of our recipes from the Batch Cooking Weeks: one from the Green Batch Cooking Week and one from the Pickles Batch Cooking Week.
If you want to have everything at once – the complete prep day, shopping lists, and all other recipes – then the E-Book is just right for you. It contains well-thought-out weekly plans, detailed prep days, complete shopping lists, and sound knowledge about batch cooking. In addition, you get useful downloads that will support you in healthy and stress-free eating.
In the Batch Cooking E-Book you will find:
Detailed weekly plans for varied batch cooking weeks
Step-by-step prep days for easy preparation
Complete shopping lists for stress-free shopping
Practical batch cooking knowledge for your everyday life
Additional downloads to support your healthy diet
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Why we love this recipe
Perfect for meal prep: The pickled Carrot Relish can be stored in the fridge for several days and instantly adds freshness, acidity, and crunch to the dish with just one spoon.
Warming & balanced: Earthy beetroot, gentle spices, and poached eggs meet the light acidity of the relish – for a rounded, harmonious flavor.
Versatile & suitable for everyday: Whether as a hearty breakfast, relaxed lunch, or warming dinner – this shakshuka fits any time of day and can be combined in new ways again and again.
This recipe is part of our Batch Cooking Philosophy – prepare, refine, and enjoy multiple times.
You'll find even more pickles, weekly plans, prep days, and creative dishes in our Batch Cooking E-Book, including two complete weeks with shopping lists.
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