Menemen Turkish Eggs Peppers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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3 tablespoons olive oil or butter or ghee
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1 small onion, diced (white or yellow, optional)
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1 cup chopped peppers (Aleppo or Urfa Biber preferred, or use red bell peppers as substitute)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon spicy chili flakes (Aleppo preferred, or use paprika or cayenne)
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1.5 cups grated or diced tomatoes with juices
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0.25 cup shredded melty cheese (mozzarella, Monterrey Jack, or similar, optional)
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5 eggs
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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Crusty bread or small tortillas
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Spicy chili flakes
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Crumbly feta cheese
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Fresh chopped parsley or basil
# Instructions:
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Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil, butter, or ghee.
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Add diced onion and chopped peppers to the pan. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
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Stir in minced garlic and spicy chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Incorporate grated or diced tomatoes, add salt and black pepper. Mix well and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened and much of their juices have reduced. Prevent the pan from drying out.
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Sprinkle in half of the shredded melty cheese and stir gently to combine.
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Lightly beat eggs in a bowl. Pour them gently into the pan, tilting it to distribute mixture evenly among the vegetables and sauce. Top with remaining cheese. Do not overmix.
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Cover and cook for several minutes until eggs are beginning to set. Remove from heat and allow eggs to finish cooking in residual heat for a few minutes. Adjust cooking time to achieve desired egg consistency.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil, additional chili flakes, and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread or tortillas.
# Notes:
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Aleppo or Urfa Biber peppers provide authentic flavor, but sweet red bell peppers can be used as a substitute. Adjust the chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
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Do not overcook the eggs; letting them finish in residual heat ensures a soft, creamy texture.