Description
Discover the delicious Menemen recipe, a classic Turkish egg scramble that combines ripe tomatoes, green peppers, and spices for a flavorful and hearty breakfast. This dish is easy to prepare and offers a taste of traditional Turkish cuisine that's perfect for starting your day.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: 1-2 green chilies for extra heat
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the diced green bell peppers (and green chilies, if using) and cook until they start to soften.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Create small wells in the tomato and pepper mixture and crack the eggs into the wells.
- Stir gently to scramble the eggs with the vegetables, cooking until the eggs are just set but still slightly runny.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve Menemen with warm crusty bread or pita for a complete meal.
- For a richer flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese on top.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg