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Traditional Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables)
Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish that is mostly served in a pan. It is healthy and brilliant recipe for brunch, lunch or even dinner and love to serve it with fresh pita.
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Sautéing the vegetables for the base
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Turkish
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
22g
Protein
25g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Eggs cracked into the simmering tomato mixture
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Menemen with cooked eggs in the pan
Instructions
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- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.4m
Preview4mPreviewHeat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. - Add the chopped green peppers to the pan and continue to sauté with the onions for another 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the chopped green peppers to the pan and continue to sauté with the onions for another 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly. - Stir in the chopped tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and a sauce forms.9m
Preview9mPreviewStir in the chopped tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and a sauce forms. - Season the tomato mixture with salt, paprika, ground black pepper, and chilli flakes. Stir well to combine the spices.1m
Preview1mPreviewSeason the tomato mixture with salt, paprika, ground black pepper, and chilli flakes. Stir well to combine the spices. - Create four small wells in the tomato mixture. Carefully crack an egg into each well.1mPreview1mPreviewCreate four small wells in the tomato mixture. Carefully crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency (runny, soft, or firm).6mPreview6mPreviewCover the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency (runny, soft, or firm).
- Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving directly from the pan.1m
Preview1mPreviewGarnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving directly from the pan.
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