Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Turkish Menemen, a delightful dish that combines creamy scrambled eggs, sweet bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes. Perfect for any meal of the day, this easy-to-make recipe is a culinary escape to Turkey from the comfort of your kitchen. Enjoy it with crusty bread or pita for a truly satisfying experience that will awaken your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until they slightly break down (3-4 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine for one minute.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs until just combined; pour into the skillet while gently stirring.
- Cook undisturbed until the eggs are set but still soft (3-4 minutes). Stir occasionally without scrambling too aggressively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 370mg