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feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while providing a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats, while canola oil is often more affordable.

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

Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer the mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Create small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.

Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle with chili flakes, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley before serving.

Drizzle with lemon juice for added brightness.

Cooking Techniques

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