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canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato puree

Fresh tomatoes add a vibrant flavor while canned puree is budget-friendly.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chickpeas add protein at a lower cost.

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

Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add canned tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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

Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are set, about 5-8 minutes.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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