Description
Menemen is a delicious Turkish egg scramble dish that combines the freshness of tomatoes, peppers, and onions with the richness of eggs, seasoned to perfection. This flavorful and hearty breakfast option is easy to make and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste, cook until soft.
- Season: Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Eggs: Make wells, crack eggs, scramble gently or leave whole.
- Cook Eggs: Cook until just set but still soft.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with bread.
Notes
- Adjust egg doneness to preference.
- Try adding feta cheese or spicy peppers for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
