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Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Peppers)

Name: Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Peppers)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 green pointed peppers, sliced in rings; 3 ripe tomatoes, grated (skin discarded); 1 onion, finely chopped (optional, classic dispute); 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 50 g feta or beyaz peynir, crumbled; 1 tsp pul biber (Turkish chili flakes); Salt, black pepper, parsley

Turkish breakfast staple: eggs gently scrambled into a pan of sweet peppers and tomatoes in olive oil, finished with feta and parsley.

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Ingredients

4 eggs2 green pointed peppers, sliced in rings3 ripe tomatoes, grated (skin discarded)1 onion, finely chopped (optional, classic dispute)2 tbsp olive oil or butter50 g feta or beyaz peynir, crumbled1 tsp pul biber (Turkish chili flakes)Salt, black pepper, parsley

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1Warm the oil in a small pan; soften the onion (if using) and peppers over medium heat, 5–6 minutes, without browning.

2Add the grated tomato and season; simmer until the water evaporates and it becomes a thick sauce, 6–8 minutes.

3Beat the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt; pour into the pan.

4Fold slowly with a spatula over low heat — the eggs should set in soft folds, not dry out; stop while still glossy.

5Crumble the feta over, sprinkle pul biber and parsley.

6Serve straight from the pan with crusty bread for scooping.