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Menemen Recipe (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 399 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
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 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.