Shakshuka - eggs in tomato sauce/ The ORIGINAL TUNISIAN recipe and all the secrets

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.

Dice 3 tomatoes, 1 medium onion, and 1 bell pepper.

(Optional) Add a jalapeno pepper for spice.

Heat olive oil in a 10-inch frying pan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion to the pan and stir; cook for about 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften.

Add the chopped tomatoes and bell pepper; stir and add tomato paste and harissa.

Stir to coat the veggies with the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the tomato paste to cook.

Add boiling water just enough to cover the veggies; allow to simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Make pockets in the sauce for the eggs.

(Optional) For fully cooked eggs, place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes for eggs with firm whites and runny yolks.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve with bread.

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