Menemen with Spinach

Name: Menemen with Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned); 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes (pul biber) or regular red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 cups baby spinach; 6 large eggs; 4 oz beyaz peynir or feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A vibrant Turkish egg scramble with sauteed peppers, tomatoes, and wilted baby spinach, finished with crumbled white cheese for a satisfying, protein-rich breakfast.

25 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

TurkishBreakfastStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbNut-FreeGluten-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned)
1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes (pul biber) or regular red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups baby spinach
6 large eggs
4 oz beyaz peynir or feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned), 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes (pul biber) or regular red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
3

Add 4 cups baby spinach in handfuls and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
4

Crack 6 large eggs directly into the pan, spacing them evenly. With a spatula, gently fold and stir the eggs through the sauce, breaking the yolks. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the eggs form soft, creamy curds.
5

Remove from heat. Scatter 4 oz crumbled beyaz peynir or feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top. Serve immediately straight from the pan.

Questions

Can I make Menemen with Spinach dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz beyaz peynir or feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Menemen with Spinach keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Menemen with Spinach?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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