Tunisian Ojja with eggs and merguez made easy

Merguez sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories, while chili paste is often less expensive.

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

Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add sliced Merguez sausages and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and spices; simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

Stir in harissa and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Create small wells in the mixture and crack eggs into them.

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

Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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