Ethiopian Breakfast Eggs | Ethiopian Recipes in English

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and flavor of berbere.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese has fewer calories, while ricotta is often less expensive.

injera

🥗Healthier: whole grain flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole grain flatbread is healthier, while pita is a budget-friendly substitute.

Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over slightly above medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until cooking nicely.

Stir in minced garlic, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook down for about 6-7 minutes until they break down into a sauce.

Add fresh chili to the tomatoes and mix well.

Crack in 5 beaten eggs and stir continuously while cooking for 2-3 minutes until well cooked.

Check salt level and adjust if necessary.

Serve hot, optionally with injera or bread.

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