Menemen

Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, and spices. It's a comforting and flavorful dish often enjoyed with fresh bread, making it perfect for leisurely weekend mornings.

Turkish · 20 min · 4 servings · table_chloe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 egg, beaten
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• to taste red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped green bell pepper and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices, around 5 minutes.
4. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
5. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the beaten eggs, stirring gently to combine with the vegetables.
6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the eggs are just set but still creamy.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
8. Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.

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