Description
Turkish Menemen is a delicious and popular Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, and a flavorful blend of spices. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for a hearty and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper or Turkish green pepper, diced
- 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and green pepper until softened.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the mixture becomes saucy.
- Add Eggs: Make wells in the mixture and crack eggs into them. Cover and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, if desired, and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Menemen can be made without onions for a more traditional version.
- For a heartier dish, consider adding feta cheese or sautéed sucuk (Turkish sausage).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
