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menemen turkish egg scramble

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🍳 Vibrant tomato‑egg scramble delivers a protein boost and fresh Mediterranean flavors to start your day.
🌶️ Quick, one‑pan cooking makes this classic Turkish menemen perfect for busy mornings.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 2 Tbsp olive oil

– 1 medium yellow onion, diced

– 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped (any mild-flavored variety)

– 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped

– 3 Tbsp tomato paste

– Kosher salt, to taste

– Black pepper, to taste

– ½ tsp dried oregano

– 1 tsp Aleppo-style pepper (plus extra for finishing)

– 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

– Crushed red-pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

– Thick slices of crusty bread (e.g., French baguette), for serving (optional)

Instructions

1-Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, season with kosher salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until softened but not browned.

2-Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with additional salt, black pepper, oregano, and the 1 tsp Aleppo pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring intermittently, until the tomatoes soften yet retain shape.

3-Push the tomato-pepper mixture to one side of the pan, lower heat to medium-low, and pour the beaten eggs into the cleared space. Let them set briefly, then gently stir and fold the vegetable mixture into the eggs until the eggs are just set and still moist.

4-Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top, sprinkle with extra Aleppo pepper and, if desired, crushed red-pepper flakes. Serve immediately with the bread on the side.

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Notes

🥄 Choose firm, smooth‑skinned tomatoes and fresh bell peppers for peak flavor.
🔥 Keep the heat moderate and avoid over‑cooking the eggs; they should stay soft and fluffy.
🍞 Serve with a thick, crusty slice of bread to scoop up the savory sauce.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Vegetarian (ovo‑vegetarian)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 1/4 of the pan)
  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Sugar: 5.2 g
  • Sodium: 461 mg
  • Fat: 11.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.3 g
  • Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 164 mg