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Romanian scrambled eggs (oua papara)

Name: Romanian scrambled eggs (oua papara)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 30 g butter (or 1 tbsp oil); 2 tbsp milk (optional); salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 2-3 slices toasted bread; telemea or fresh curd (optional); tomatoes and spring onion

Scrambled eggs, known in many Romanian regions as oua papara, are a simple, quick, and beloved dish. They are cooked over low heat with butter or oil until creamy and tender, then served warm with homemade bread, cheese, and fresh vegetables.

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Servings

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Prep

5 min

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Cook

7 min

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Total

12 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Base

Serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

2 servings

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 1 day in a sealed container

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Freezer

Not recommended

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 3 eggs)

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Calories

290 kcal

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Protein

17 g

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Fat

23 g

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Carbohydrates

2 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Toast

🥂Telemea cheese

🥂Fresh tomatoes

🥂Spring onion

💡Variations

Spring onion version: add 2 chopped stalks at the end.

Cheese scramble: add 40 g crumbled telemea before turning off heat.

Spicy version: add chili flakes or hot paprika to taste.