Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Peppers)
Menemen is a classic Turkish breakfast of softly scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed onions, red peppers, and juicy tomatoes. The dish is bright, lightly spiced with paprika, and finished with fresh parsley for a comforting start to any morning.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
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Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- a handful fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1Place a 10‑inch non‑stick skillet on the stove and set heat to medium‑low; let it warm for about 1 minute.
- 2Add 2 tbsp olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
- 3Add the sliced onion and diced red pepper; sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4‑5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the pepper softens.
- 4Stir in the chopped tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 3‑4 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the mixture to become slightly saucy.
- 5Reduce the heat to low and pour the beaten eggs over the vegetable mixture, spreading evenly.
- 6Let the eggs sit undisturbed for 30 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, folding the set edges toward the center to create soft curds.
- 7Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 2‑3 minutes until the eggs are just set but still moist.
- 8Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- 9Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top, and let the dish rest for 1 minute.
- 10Serve the menemen hot, directly from the skillet, with crusty bread on the side.