Description
A classic Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers, scrambled into a creamy sauce and served with bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, grated or finely diced
- 2 long green peppers (e.g., Turkish sivri peppers or Anaheim)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 oz (55g) Turkish sucuk sausage, sliced
- Optional: ¼ cup crumbled beyaz peynir or feta
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by grating them on a box grater or dicing finely. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. If using, add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the sliced green peppers and cook for 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Add the Aleppo pepper and dried oregano. Stir for 30 seconds, then add the grated tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and concentrates.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the beaten eggs evenly over the mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just set, 2–3 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and cheese if using, alongside thick crusty bread.
Notes
Menemen is best served directly from the pan for a fresh experience. Pair with olives and Turkish tea for the full breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 300mg