Shakshuka with minced meat

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while egg substitutes can be more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes

Add minced meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks

Stir in canned tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well

Season with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened

Make small wells in the mixture and crack eggs into each well

Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are set to your liking, about 5-8 minutes

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving

Serve warm with crusty bread or pita

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