Ingredients

1
Large Eggs
4-5 large eggs
2
Tomatoes
3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
3
Green Pepper
1 green bell pepper or Turkish pepper, diced
4
Onion
1 medium onion, diced
5
Olive Oil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6
Garlic
2 cloves garlic, minced
7
Paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
8
Turkish Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Turkish red pepper flakes (pul biber) or red pepper flakes
9
Salt
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10
Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11
Fresh Parsley
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12
Turkish Cheese
2 tablespoons crumbled beyaz peynir or feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wide pan over medium heat.
2
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
3
Add diced green pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
4
Add minced garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5
Add diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and create a saucy base.
6
Reduce heat to low. The mixture should be thick and jammy, not watery.
7
Beat eggs lightly in a bowl and pour them into the tomato mixture.
8
Gently stir the eggs into the vegetables, scrambling them slowly until they're just set but still creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
9
Remove from heat while eggs are still slightly soft, as they'll continue cooking from residual heat.
10
Sprinkle with crumbled cheese if using and fresh parsley.
11
Serve immediately in the cooking pan with crusty Turkish bread, pide, or warm flatbread for scooping.

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