BreakfastMain Course

Classic Turkish Menemen

Name: Classic Turkish Menemen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 pcs onion finely chopped; 1 pcs green pepper finely chopped; 2 pcs tomato diced or grated; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 4 pcs egg; 1 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped (optional)

This traditional Turkish breakfast dish features scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed tomatoes, peppers, and onions. It's a flavorful and hearty way to start your day, perfect for enjoying with fresh bread.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 355 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil
0.5 pcsonion, finely chopped
1 pcsgreen pepper, finely chopped
2 pcstomato, diced or grated
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper
0.5 tspred pepper flakes(optional)
4 pcsegg

garnish

1 tbspparsley, fresh, chopped(optional)

Equipment

knife · cutting board · non-stick pan

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the onion and green pepper to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
About 7 min
3
Stir in the tomato, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
About 2 min
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the flavors to meld.
About 12 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
5
Make small wells in the tomato mixture and crack the eggs directly into them. You can also lightly scramble the eggs in a separate bowl before adding them.
About 1 min
6
Cover the pan again and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your desired consistency.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: For runnier yolks, cook for less time. For fully set eggs, cook longer.
7
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Menemen is traditionally served hot, directly from the pan, with plenty of crusty bread for dipping.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 355.1kcal
Protein: 17g
Carbs: 15.7g
Fat: 26.1g
Fibre: 3.9g
Sugar: 9.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a pan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.