Turkish Menemen

Traditional Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes and peppers. This rustic breakfast dish combines fresh vegetables with eggs for a hearty, flavorful morning meal.

30mTime
EasyDifficulty
4 pplServings
MediterraneanCuisine
Turkish Menemen

Ingredients

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Produce

5
  • 4 large Ripe Tomatoes
  • 2 whole Red Bell Peppers
  • 1 large Yellow Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley

Dairy & Eggs

2
  • 6 whole Large Eggs
  • 100 g Feta Cheese

Grains & Starches

1
  • 4 slices Turkish Bread For Serving

Sauces & Oils

1
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil

Spices & Seasoning

3
  • 1 tsp Turkish Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

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Tags

RusticTurkishEggsMenemenPeppersOne PanBreakfastTomatoes

Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the sliced onions and red bell peppers until soft and fragrant

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, become juicy, and release their liquid

Season the tomato mixture with salt, black pepper, and Turkish red pepper flakes to taste

Crack the eggs directly into the pan and gently scramble them with the vegetables until just set and creamy

Remove from heat and crumble feta cheese over the eggs, garnishing with fresh parsley