Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs) with Tomatoes and Peppers

A flavorful and warming Turkish breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, and aromatic spices. Perfect served with crusty bread.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

275 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.50/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

6Eggs(Large)

£1.75

500gRipe Tomatoes(About 4 medium tomatoes, diced)

£1.50

1Green Bell Pepper(Diced)

£0.70

0.5Onion(Medium, diced)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra Virgin)

£0.10

1teaspoonCumin(Ground)

£0.05

1teaspoonPaprika(Sweet or Smoked)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for heat)

£0.02

To tasteSalt

To tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

2tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.30

As neededBread(For serving, crusty bread is recommended)

£1.20

Total Cost

£6.02

£1.50 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add diced green bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
4.
Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
Cook the tomato mixture, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and released their juices, about 10 minutes. If the mixture seems too dry, add a splash of water.
6.
Reduce the heat to low. Crack the eggs directly into the skillet, spacing them evenly over the tomato mixture.
7.
Gently stir the eggs into the tomato mixture, breaking the yolks slightly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency. Some people prefer them runny, others prefer them more firm.
8.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (240g)

275 kcal / 1151 kJ

Carbs

10g

4% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

15g

30% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter along with the olive oil at the beginning.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking for desired spice level.

If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use crushed tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes.

Menemen can also be served with cheese like feta or kashkaval sprinkled on top.

For a vegetarian variation, use a vegetarian sausage crumbled into the mixture along with the onions.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet or frying pan

Cutting board

Knife

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