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Menemen Recipe (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Peppers)

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Menemen is a classic Turkish egg dish made with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, all simmered in olive oil and spices. It’s hearty, comforting, and packed with Mediterranean flavor—perfect for breakfast or brunch with crusty bread.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper (or Anaheim/Holland pepper), chopped

Kosher salt, to taste

2 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped

3 tablespoons tomato paste

Black pepper, to taste

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (more to taste)

4 large eggs, beaten

Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Thickly sliced French baguette or country-style bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper with a pinch of salt. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with more salt, black pepper, oregano, and Aleppo pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tomatoes are soft but intact.
  3. Push the tomato-pepper mixture to one side of the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the beaten eggs on the other side.
  4. Gently cook the eggs, stirring occasionally, until just set and still moist.
  5. Fold the tomato mixture into the eggs. Stir gently to combine, then remove from heat immediately.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Aleppo or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Add crumbled feta or cream cheese for a richer texture.
  • Use red or yellow bell peppers instead of green for a sweeter taste.
  • Try harissa or more red pepper flakes for added heat.
  • Top with fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
  • To make ahead, prep the tomato-pepper base and add eggs when ready to serve.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion (without bread)
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 370mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg