Menemen

Name: Menemen
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, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Aleppo or Turkish pul biber if available); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional), crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 loaf crusty bread (for serving)

A traditional Turkish breakfast dish consisting of eggs gently scrambled with sautéed peppers, tomatoes, and spices, typically served with fresh bread.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

TurkishBreakfastStovetopVegetarianLow CarbNut-FreeGluten-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Aleppo or Turkish pul biber if available)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup feta cheese (optional), crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 loaf crusty bread (for serving)

Instructions

1

Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add the 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3

Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add the 4 diced ripe tomatoes, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Aleppo or Turkish pul biber if available), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce.
5

Reduce heat to medium-low. Make small wells in the tomato mixture and pour the 6 beaten large eggs into the pan.
6

Allow the eggs to set slightly for about 30 seconds, then gently stir and fold them into the tomato mixture. Do not stir vigorously; the eggs should form soft curds mixed with the sauce.
7

Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the eggs are just set but still soft and creamy.
8

Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) (if using) and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
9

Serve immediately with warm 1 loaf crusty bread (for serving) for dipping.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Menemen?

Step 6 reads: "Allow the eggs to set slightly for about 30 seconds, then gently stir and fold them into the tomato mixture." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 6 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for Aleppo pepper in Menemen?

The entry for Menemen calls for 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Aleppo or Turkish pul biber if available). In its place: Use sweet paprika with a small pinch of cayenne, about four parts to one.

Can I make Menemen less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Menemen comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Aleppo or Turkish pul biber if available). For a milder plate, halve the red pepper; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Menemen contain eggs?

Yes: 6 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Menemen?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 14 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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