Description
Menemen is a flavorful and satisfying Turkish dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and a blend of spices. This recipe offers a delicious and easy way to enjoy a taste of Turkey for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper or Turkish sivri pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
Garnish:
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté onion: Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- Cook pepper: Add the diced pepper and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and spices: Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5–7 minutes.
- Scramble eggs: Crack the eggs into the skillet over the tomato mixture. Let them sit briefly, then gently stir to scramble. Cook until just set but still soft, about 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a small spoonful of butter to the olive oil.
- Variations may include feta cheese or spicy sausage like sucuk.
- You can adjust the doneness of the eggs to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
