Savory Turkish Eggs (Menemen)

Name: Savory Turkish Eggs (Menemen)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 Portionen
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 Small onion, finely chopped; 1 Green bell pepper, diced; 2 Large tomatoes, grated; 4 Eggs; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

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Menemen is a hearty and flavorful Turkish dish that is perfect for any time of day. Eggs are gently cooked in a rich sauce of sautéed onions, green peppers, and sweet tomatoes until creamy and luxurious. It's typically served with crusty bread for dipping.

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A skillet of Turkish menemen with eggs, tomatoes, and peppers

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings2 Portionen

Equipment

Non-stick skillet

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and green pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the grated tomatoes, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens, about 7-10 minutes.
3
Season the tomato sauce with salt and pepper.
4
Crack the eggs directly into the skillet. You can scramble them into the sauce or leave them whole to cook sunny-side up.
5
Cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with bread.

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