BEST MIDDLE EASTERN BREAKFAST:SHAKSHOUKA (SHAKSHUKA) ! شكشوكة

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: eggs

Tofu is lower in cholesterol and can be a budget-friendly protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan.

Boil Roma tomatoes, then transfer them to cold water to remove the skin.

Chop the peeled tomatoes and add them to the heated olive oil.

Add 8 cloves of minced garlic to the tomatoes and sauté until the mixture is jam-like in consistency.

Season the tomato and garlic mixture with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt, adjusting to taste.

Make wells in the tomato mixture and crack organic free-range pastured eggs into each well.

Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the egg whites are set.

Season the eggs with a little salt and cracked pepper.

Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced calamata olives.

Serve with toasted crusty bread, using hands to scoop up the mixture.

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