How to make Israeli shakshuka

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter taste while canned sauce is budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tanginess, while ricotta is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes

Add canned tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine

Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened

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

Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set, about 5-7 minutes

Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley before serving

Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping

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