Menemen
Description
Menemen is the Turkish version of scrambled eggs loaded with tomato, bell peppers, chile peppers, and feta for a satisfying brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons diced Aleppo chiles, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/4 cup chopped tomato
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3 large eggs, beaten
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1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves
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1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, chiles, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, with their juices, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
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Add eggs to the skillet, tilting the skillet until eggs cover skillet completely. Do not mix. Cook until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Top with basil and feta cheese.