Truly Amazing Shakshuka | With Refika’s Tips | Breakfast, Dinner & Naturally Vegetarian

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.

Start by discussing the importance of using a good pan, preferably copper or enamelware, for cooking eggs.

Add 1 midsize diced onion to the pan with a bit of butter and olive oil.

Sprinkle a bit of salt on the onion and cover with a lid for about 3 to 4 minutes to help release the sugars without browning.

Crush and dice 2 large garlic cloves and set aside.

After 1 to 1.5 minutes, check the onion; it should be starting to change color and smell good.

Add roughly diced green bell peppers to the pan with the onion and cover again to let them cook for a few minutes.

Dice fresh tomatoes (without the skin) and add them to the pan, ensuring they are not pureed but chunky.

Increase the heat slightly and mix the tomatoes with the onion and peppers, allowing them to caramelize a bit.

Add salt again to enhance the flavors of the tomatoes and peppers, then cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

After simmering, check the tomatoes; they should be soft and bubbling.

Add spices: a bit of cumin, thyme, and red pepper (optional for heat).

Use a potato masher to mix the tomatoes and spices together, releasing some water.

Make wells in the mixture and crack eggs into each well, then cover the pan to cook the eggs to your desired doneness.

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