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merguez sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner, while pork sausage is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is more cost-effective.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned bell peppers

Zucchini is lower in calories, while canned options save money.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

Push the mixture to the side and add the merguez sausages; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Create wells in the mixture and crack eggs into each well.

Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are set, about 5-8 minutes.

Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

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