Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Shakshuka

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese lowers fat content while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is budget-friendly.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories, while carrots are often less expensive.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add a healthy glug of olive oil.

Cut shallots into big pieces and add to the pan to cook until soft.

Mince a serrano chili and add it to the pan.

Slice a large clove of garlic and place it on top of the shallots to avoid burning.

Season with salt to help the shallots release their liquid.

Char a red bell pepper over an open flame, then peel it using a damp paper towel.

Cut the charred red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the pan.

Toast spices (paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper) in the pan.

Use scissors to cut whole canned tomatoes directly into the pan.

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