Eggplants with Eggs (Cà tím với trứng) Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Slice eggplants into rounds and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse eggplants and pat dry with paper towels.

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 cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in eggplant slices and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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

Cover the skillet and cook until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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