Menemen

Menemen

Menemen

Veg

A Turkish breakfast of scrambled eggs cooked into a saucy mixture of tomato, green pepper, and olive oil — eaten straight from the pan with crusty bread.

Cuisines

Turkish

Best for

Breakfast

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
4 eggs
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
  3. 3 Stir in the green bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.
  4. 4 Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
  5. 5 Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. 6 Crack the eggs into the skillet, spacing them evenly over the vegetable mixture.
  7. 7 Gently stir the eggs into the mixture, allowing them to cook and scramble slightly with the vegetables.
  8. 8 Cook until the eggs are just set but still slightly runny, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. 9 Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a little bit of feta cheese on top before serving.