Shakshuka - Eggs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12 inch frying pan.

Add 1 medium onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.

Add 1 medium red bell pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook briefly.

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir well.

Add 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, chili flakes to taste, 1 tsp sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; allow to simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it starts to reduce.

Make 6 pockets in the sauce for the eggs.

Crack 6 eggs into the pockets.

Cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the eggs are cooked.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

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