Croatian Shaksuka, Patakenjac

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat while ricotta is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds nutrition, while carrots are more affordable.

Chop the onion and bell peppers.

Add chopped onion and bell peppers to a cold pan with a generous amount of olive oil.

Turn the heat to medium and let the vegetables sweat for about 10 minutes.

Cut the canned tomatoes into smaller pieces and add them to the pan.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes have melted down.

Make small holes in the sauce and crack one egg into each hole, trying not to get any shell in.

Season each egg with a bit of salt.

Cover the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until the egg whites have set.

Remove from heat and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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