Turkish Menemen with Poached Eggs

Name: Turkish Menemen with Poached Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 large ripe tomatoes, grated or finely chopped; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 4 eggs; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Crusty bread for serving

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Bring the taste of a Turkish breakfast spread to your table with this vibrant and comforting Menemen. This one-skillet dish starts with a rich, simmered base of sweet peppers, onions, and ripe tomatoes seasoned with smoky paprika and red pepper flakes. Instead of scrambling the eggs directly into the mixture, we gently poach them right on top, allowing the yolks to stay gloriously runny. The result is a saucy, flavorful vegetable stew cradling delicate eggs. Served directly from the skillet with crusty bread for dipping, this halal-friendly dish is perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch, a hearty breakfast-for-dinner, or any time you crave something warm, savory, and deeply satisfying.

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

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Large skillet with lidCutting boardWooden spoon

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced pepper and onion until soft.
2
Add the grated tomatoes, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens.
3
Using a spoon, create four small wells in the tomato mixture. Crack an egg into each well.
4
Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but yolks are still runny.
5
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately directly from the skillet with crusty bread.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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