Turkish Menemen

A warm Turkish breakfast of eggs gently scrambled with sauteed peppers, ripe tomatoes, and warming paprika.

• 3 large eggs
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 0.5 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onion and green pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the paprika, then add the diced tomatoes and cook until they break down into a thick sauce, about 5 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper, then crack the eggs directly into the pan.
4. Gently stir the eggs through the tomato mixture and cook until just set but still soft, 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, scatter with parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread.