Shakshuka (a Middle Eastern Vegetarian One Pot Meal)

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.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a cast-iron frying pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add canned chopped tomatoes and sun-dried tomato paste; simmer until sauce thickens.

Stir in smoked paprika and ground cumin.

Add chopped red capsicum to the sauce.

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

Cover and cook until eggs are poached to your liking, about 5-15 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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