Pressed Cafe’s Roasted Vegetable Shakshuka elevates the classic Middle Eastern shakshuka by adding hearty roasted vegetables to its rich, spiced tomato and red pepper sauce. The dish is topped with perfectly poached eggs, fresh cilantro, and feta cheese, and comes served in a skillet with a side of warm pita bread, creamy tahini, and spicy schug—a bold cilantro-based hot sauce known as “S’khoog.”
This robust, vegetarian-friendly dish is an explosion of flavor and texture, perfect for brunch lovers or fans of international cuisine looking for something comforting and nutritious at Pressed Cafe.
What is the Roasted Vegetable Shakshuka at Pressed Cafe?
It’s a shakshuka-style dish with a savory tomato and bell pepper sauce, topped with poached eggs, feta cheese, and roasted vegetables, served with pita, tahini, and schug.
Is Roasted Vegetable Shakshuka spicy?
The base is mild, but the schug sauce adds notable heat. You can ask for it on the side if you prefer mild flavors.
Can I order it without eggs?
Yes, you can request it without poached eggs—ideal for those avoiding eggs or following a vegan diet.
Is this dish gluten-free?
Not by default—it includes pita bread. Request no pita and confirm the sauce’s ingredients for gluten-sensitive diets.
How many calories are in the Roasted Vegetable Shakshuka?
This dish contains approximately 490 calories per serving.
Is it available for breakfast or lunch?
Yes! Pressed Cafe serves this dish all day as part of its signature bowls menu.
Does the dish contain dairy?
Yes, it contains feta cheese. You can request the dish without feta to make it dairy-free.
Can I substitute the pita bread?
Substitutions may vary by location. Some locations may offer gluten-free toast or no bread options.
What are the vegetables included?
It typically features zucchini, squash, eggplant, and red onions, roasted with herbs and olive oil.
Is the tahini sauce spicy?
No, tahini is creamy and nutty, offering a mild contrast to the spice of the schug sauce.
