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Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Peppers) Recipe
Turkish
⏱ 25 mins
Easy
4 servings
Ah, my friend, tomatoes and eggs! What a wonderful and versatile combination, perfect for a hearty and comforting lunch. We can whip up a delicious Turkish Menemen, a classic dish that's incredibly satisfying and full of flavor. It's like a warm hug in a pan, and so easy to make! Let's get cooking! This recipe will yield about 296 calories, 18g protein, 9.5g carbs, and 22g fat per serving.
Ingredients
- eggs
- tomatoes
- onion Buy: Onion Powder · ₺55.99
- green pepper Buy: Green Olives Stuffed with Pepper · ₺49.99
- olive oil
- salt Buy: Salt · ₺29.99
- black pepper Buy: Ground Black Pepper · ₺89.99
- dried mint Buy: Dried Mint · ₺34.99
- Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese Buy: Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese · ₺159.99
Preparation
- Dice the onion and green pepper finely. Roughly chop the tomatoes.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced green pepper to the pan and cook for another 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and release their juices, forming a sauce-like consistency, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season the tomato mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried mint. Give it a good stir.
- Make small wells in the tomato mixture and crack the eggs directly into them. You can either leave the yolks whole for a runnier egg or gently break them and scramble them into the tomato mixture.
- Sprinkle the Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese over the eggs and tomato mixture.
- Cover the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, straight from the pan, with fresh bread for dipping.
- Afiyet olsun!
Pro Tips
- For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.
- Don't overcook the eggs if you prefer a softer, creamier texture.
- Menemen is traditionally served directly from the pan, making it a wonderful communal dish!
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes (pul biber) along with the other seasonings.
- Achieve perfect eggs by not overcooking; aim for set whites and yolks cooked to your preference (runny, jammy, or firm).
- Menemen is traditionally a communal dish, best enjoyed straight from the hot pan with friends and family.
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results, as they form the heart of the sauce.
- Ensure your pan is truly non-stick or well-seasoned to prevent sticking, especially when cooking the eggs.
- Serve with a side of olives, cucumbers, and fresh herbs like parsley for a complete Turkish breakfast experience.
- For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes (pul biber) along with the salt and pepper.