Persian Inspired Eggs with Dates & Chilies | Cafe Maria | S3 Ep1

dates

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots provide a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while still creamy.

fresh chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and chopped fresh chilies; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cumin and turmeric; mix well and cook for 1 minute.

Chop dates and add to the skillet; stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.

Crack eggs into the skillet; gently scramble with the other ingredients until just set, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.

Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh herbs before serving.

Serve warm with pita bread on the side.

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