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Menemen (Turkish Egg Scramble)

A delightful dish that awakens your senses with rich flavors and vibrant colors, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • 1 small white onion Finely diced adds sweetness and depth.
  • 1 large green bell pepper Diced for a fresh crunch and color.
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes With their juices, they provide the base of the scramble.
  • 1 tablespoon butter For richness and a silky texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper Adds a mild heat and authentic flavor.
  • fine sea salt Essential seasonings to enhance all the flavors.
  • freshly cracked black pepper Essential seasonings to enhance all the flavors.
  • 3-4 eggs The star ingredient that brings everything together.
  • optional garnishes Sliced chives or chopped parsley, crumbled feta, sliced avocado enhance presentation and flavor.

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and diced green bell pepper, sautéing them for about five minutes until softened while stirring occasionally.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices, butter, Aleppo pepper, plus a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir everything together until evenly combined and sauté for an additional two minutes until the tomatoes are heated through.
  3. Crack the eggs directly on top of the tomato mixture in the pan. Allow them to cook undisturbed for about one minute before using a spoon to gently break the yolks; stir briefly into the tomato mixture while keeping some of the egg swirly on top.
  4. Continue cooking until the eggs reach your desired level of doneness; traditionally, they should be just barely set yet still soft, which takes about three to four minutes total.
  5. Once cooked, serve your Menemen hot from the pan with your choice of garnishes on top—like chives, parsley, crumbled feta cheese, or avocado slices—and pair it with some crusty sliced bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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