Turkish Menemen

Name: Turkish Menemen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 ripe tomatoes, grated or finely chopped; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or mild chili flakes; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley; Crusty bread for serving

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Menemen is Turkey's beloved answer to scrambled eggs, but infinitely more flavorful. This one-skillet dish starts by sautéing onions and green peppers until soft, then cooking down fresh tomatoes into a rich, jammy sauce. Eggs are stirred in gently and cooked until just set, resulting in a creamy, velvety texture rather than dry curds. Flavored simply with Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, it's a savory, comforting, and protein-packed breakfast meant to be scooped up with plenty of crusty bread. It's a social dish, often served in the pan at the center of the table, perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch that feels both exotic and deeply satisfying.

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

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Non-stick skilletWooden spoon

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, grated or finely chopped 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or mild chili flakes4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and green pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the grated tomatoes and Aleppo pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
3
Season the tomato base well with salt and pepper.
4
Reduce heat to low. Pour the beaten eggs over the tomato mixture. Let them set for 30 seconds, then gently fold with a spatula, creating large, soft curds.
5
Cook until the eggs are just set but still creamy. Stir in fresh herbs. Serve immediately directly from the skillet with bread for dipping.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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