Menemen Recipe (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)

Name: Menemen Recipe (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/8 tsp dried oregano; Dash of cinnamon; 2 cloves garlic; 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes; 4 large eggs; 4 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Sliced scallions for garnish

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2
Calories
399 kcal
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Menemen Recipe (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)

Farrah Baldwin

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Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs) has a way of making even the simplest meals feel indulgent—eggs scrambled with fresh veggies, spiced just right, and finished with creamy feta.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp dried oregano
Dash of cinnamon optional
2 cloves garlic minced
2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes
4 large eggs lightly beaten
4 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
Sliced scallions for garnish

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick pan set over medium-low heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cinnamon. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, until soft.
Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for 60 seconds, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and sauté for 3 minutes, mashing the tomatoes to help break them up.
Add the beaten eggs, feta cheese, and salt to the pan. Gently scramble the eggs until just set. Taste and add more salt if desired.
Garnish with sliced scallions and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with toasted pita chips.

Notes

To store Menemen, place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freezing isn’t the best option since it can mess with the texture of the eggs.
To reheat, gently warm the Menemen in a non-stick skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. You can also microwave it in short intervals, stirring between each to ensure even heating. Avoid overheating to maintain the eggs' soft texture.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 402mg (134%) Sodium 942mg (39%) Potassium 452mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 992IU (20%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 270mg (27%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	399kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	31g	48%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	15g	75%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	402mg	134%
Sodium	942mg	39%
Potassium	452mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	992IU	20%
Vitamin C	41mg	46%
Calcium	270mg	27%
Iron	3mg	17%