Menemen (Turkish Breakfast Scramble with Tomatoes and Sweet Peppers)

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1. SowTheTable October 21, 2021

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   **Ingredients**

   2 tablespoons of butter
   ½ medium-sized onion, chopped
   1/2 cup finely chopped sweet pepper (Bell, Anaheim, Hungarian Sweet, etc.), chopped
   1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
   3 cloves of garlic, minced
   2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
   ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
   Salt and pepper to taste
   ½ cup shredded mozzarella, divided in halves
   2 large eggs
   Parsley and mint for garnish
   Soft, crusty bread, or pide for serving

   **Directions**

   1. If you don’t mind the tomato skins, feel free to skip this part! Place the tomatoes into a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds. Then, place into a bowl of ice water to cool down and prevent further cooking. The tomatoes should then be very easy to peel and chop. Set aside.
   2. In a medium-size deep skillet, over medium heat, toss in the butter. Once melted, add in the red onion and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, or until very soft.
   3. Toss in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
   4. Then, stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   5. Uncover, and mash the tomatoes with the back of the spoon. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper before adding in ¼ cup of the mozzarella.
   6. Stir the cheese a few times and add in the eggs.
   7. Turn the heat down to medium-low and stir everything around just until combined. Cook for 3-5 more minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your preference.
   8. Sprinkle on the remaining ¼ cup of cheese and let this melt before serving with a lovely loaf of soft, crusty bread. Enjoy!

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