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Menemen - Turkish Scrambled Eggs

Menemen or Turkish Scrambled Eggs is a very popular and loved breakfast dish in Turkey made with juicy tomatoes and green peppers.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon good quality olive oil (or butter)
  • 4 sliced Turkish green peppers (you can also use shishito, Padron, or Chinese long green peppers)
  • 5 tomatoes (grated or finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 red chilli or flaked chilli (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4-6 eggs (lightly beaten)

Instructions

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  1. Place your sahan pan (a large heavy skillet or pan would work too) on medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add the sliced green peppers and sauté for a few minutes, until slightly softened.  
  3. Stir in the tomato paste (if using) and cook for a minute before adding the chili, chopped tomatoes, freshly ground black pepper, and salt, stir well.
  4. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer on low to medium heat for ten minutes, until the tomatoes are cooked.
  5. Lightly beat the eggs and add them to the tomato sauce.
  6. Cook the eggs gently until they start to set.
  7. When the eggs are just set, use a wooden spoon or a spatula to fold the tomato sauce into the eggs and mix gently. 
  8. Remove the pan from the heat while the eggs are cooked halfway as they will continue to cook in the sauce until you serve it.

Notes

  • Menemen is a very simple dish made with only a few ingredients. Use high-quality fresh ingredients if possible.
  • There is only 185 kcal in one portion of Menemen!
  • Menemen is a very simple dish made with only a few ingredients. Use high-quality fresh ingredients if possible.
  • You can serve these Turkish Scrambled Eggs for breakfast as well as for a light lunch or dinner.
  • Don't overcook the eggs, remove the pan from the heat when the eggs are still a bit runny. The eggs should be soft, moist, and pillowy, not dry and crumbly!
  • There is only 185 kcal in one portion of Menemen!
  • You can prepare this dish a couple of days in advance without adding the eggs. Once the eggs are in the dish, you need to serve menemen right away.
  • The key to getting the best flavor is to cook the peppers very gently without burning them.
  • You don't need a huge amount of oil for this egg dish but using good-quality olive oil or butter is essential!

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 688mg (29%) Potassium 714mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2128IU (43%) Vitamin C 134mg (149%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4portions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 688mg 29%
Potassium 714mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2128IU 43%
Vitamin C 134mg 149%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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