SHAKSHUKA - POACHED EGGS IN TOMATO AND 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.

Chop local red country tomatoes into rough, slightly chunkier pieces.

Heat a pan over medium flame and add olive oil.

Add chopped red bell peppers to the hot oil and sauté for a few minutes until crunchy and tender, mixing continuously.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the bell peppers and keep mixing.

Add chopped garlic and mix well, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until juices are released.

Add red chili flakes, paprika, salt, and fresh ground pepper to the mixture.

Add cumin and mix well, then lightly mash the tomatoes to release more juices.

Create space in the pan and crack 4 to 6 eggs directly into the sauce to poach.

Season the eggs with salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes until the desired doneness is reached.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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