Egyptian Shakshuka ( شكشوكة )

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Heat sunflower oil in a skillet until hot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.

Add minced garlic and stir.

Mix in spices: black pepper, coriander powder, chili powder, and salt.

Stir in tomato paste and water; mix well.

Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.

Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into each well.

Cover and cook until eggs are set, about 10-15 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and serve.

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