Description
Menemen is a traditional Turkish egg scramble made with fresh vegetables and spices, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the pepper is tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and the mixture is saucy.
- Crack the eggs directly into the skillet over the tomato mixture. Gently stir to combine, allowing the eggs to cook through but remain slightly runny, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños when cooking the vegetables.
- You can also incorporate feta cheese by crumbling it over the top just before serving for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg