Shakshuka Recipe | Healthy Breakfast Recipe in 15 Minutes! Poached Eggs in Tomato Pepper Sauce

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 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a pan.

Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and fry till translucent.

Stir in 2 tsp minced garlic and cook briefly.

Add 1 cup chopped red bell pepper and sauté.

Mix in 1 Tbsp tomato paste and cook for a minute.

Add 1 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (3 large tomatoes) and stir.

Season with salt to taste, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, black pepper, and 1 tsp sugar.

Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

Make some spaces in the sauce for the eggs.

Crack eggs into the spaces and cover.

Cook on low heat for 5 minutes until the eggs are set.

Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped coriander/parsley.

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