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Menemen Turkish Eggs and Tomatoes Recipe

Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast recipe made with tomatoes and eggs. Learn how to make it at home with a few ingredients.  

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Turkish

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 roma tomatoes finely chopped or grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Saute onion until translucent. Add in green pepper and cook until soft.
  3. Add in the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally until they are soft and some of the water is evaporated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the eggs to the tomatoes. Cook and stir occasionally until the eggs are just cooked and mixed with the tomatoes.
  6. Serve immediately with bread.

Notes

  • To make Kasarli menemen, sliced or grated kasar(kashar) cheese to the menemen at the very end and stir gently until it's melted. 
  • Menemen recipe with feta: Sprinkle feta or white cheese on the menemen right before serving. 
  • You can add the eggs directly to the tomatoes or you can whisk them with salt and pepper in a bowl and then add them to the pan. 
  • Stir the eggs constantly into the tomatoes so they combine completely. Stirring will also prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 
  • Make sure not to overcook the eggs. Menemen is not supposed to be dried or crumbled. It's supposed to have a spreadable texture. 
  • It's best to have Turkish eggs and tomatoes fresh. However, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. To reheat, you can either use the microwave or heat in a pan over medium heat. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 246mg (82%) Sodium 686mg (29%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1609IU (32%) Vitamin C 69mg (77%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

% Daily Value*

Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 246mg 82%
Sodium 686mg 29%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1609IU 32%
Vitamin C 69mg 77%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.