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Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 green Turkish peppers or 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 ripe tomatoes, grated or finely diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper
• Crusty bread, to serve

Before you cook

• Grate the tomatoes on a box grater and discard the skins.
• Beat the eggs lightly but do not season them yet.

Steps

1. Cook the peppers in the oil over medium heat for 6 minutes until soft.
2. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika for a minute.
3. Add the grated tomato and simmer for 8 minutes until most of the liquid has gone.
4. Turn the heat to low.
5. Pour in the eggs and leave them for 20 seconds before stirring.
6. Fold slowly with a spatula, pulling the set egg through the tomato.
7. Take the pan off the heat while the eggs still look slightly underdone.
8. Season and serve straight from the pan with bread.