Turkish Menemen

Transform your breakfast routine with Turkish Menemen—a vibrant, one-pan dish bursting with Mediterranean flavor. This traditional Turkish scrambled egg recipe combines soft, jammy tomatoes, sautéed green bell peppers, and perfectly cooked eggs, all seasoned with a hint of red chili flakes for a gentle kick. Optional creamy feta cheese adds a luxurious touch to this hearty, vegetarian-friendly meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, Menemen is the ultimate quick and wholesome breakfast or brunch option. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside crusty bread or warm pita for scooping, this dish brings the true essence of Turkish cuisine straight to your table. Perfect for food lovers searching for easy, flavor-packed recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium green bell peppers
• 3 large ripe tomatoes
• 4 units large eggs
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 grams feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the ingredients. Dice the green bell peppers and tomatoes into small cubes. Finely chop the parsley for garnish, and, if using, crumble the feta cheese and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced green bell peppers and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and blended with the peppers.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then pour them into the skillet. Stir gently to incorporate the eggs with the vegetable mixture.

Step 6

Add the red chili flakes for a bit of heat, and cook the eggs to your preferred level of doneness, stirring frequently to ensure that they scramble evenly.

Step 7

If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the menemen just before the eggs finish cooking, allowing it to melt slightly.

Step 8

Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 9

Garnish the menemen with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or warm pita for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1116.8 grams (1116.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	950

Total Fat 71.10g	91%
Saturated Fat 25.50g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 833mg	278%
Sodium 2624mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 41.20g	15%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 21.70g
Protein 45.40g	91%

Vitamin D 160IU	800%
Calcium 690mg	53%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 2075mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 16.7%