BreakfastMain Course

Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)

Name: Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 1 pcs green bell pepper diced; 2 pcs ripe tomato diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 pcs egg; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Menemen is a classic Turkish breakfast dish featuring gently scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed tomatoes, peppers, and onions. It's a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a weekend brunch or a hearty start to any day.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 353 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

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

Mise en place

Ingredients

0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
1 pcsgreen bell pepper, diced
2 pcsripe tomato, diced
2 tbspolive oil
4 pcsegg
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
0.5 tspred pepper flakes

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

spoon · cutting board · knife · non-stick pan

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3
Stir in the ripe tomato, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
About 1 min
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down and a sauce has formed.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: The vegetables should be very soft at this stage.
5
Create small wells in the tomato mixture with the back of a spoon.
6
Crack the eggs directly into the wells.
7
Cover the pan again and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny (or cooked to your preference).
About 4 min
Cook’s note: For firmer yolks, cook for an additional minute or two.
8
Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately straight from the pan with crusty bread.
Cook’s note: Traditionally, menemen is eaten by dipping bread directly into the pan.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 352.5kcal
Protein: 17g
Carbs: 15.1g
Fat: 26.2g
Fibre: 3.9g
Sugar: 9.7g

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 until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts.