Turkish Menemen

Middle Eastern · Turkey

Turkish Menemen

Creamy scrambled eggs folded with sautéed tomatoes, green peppers, and warm spices.

15 min Easy Serves 2$2.81 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegetarian

Contains: Eggs

Ingredients

  • Eggs

    4 large

    $0.99
  • Tomatoes

    2 medium

    $0.66
  • Bell pepper

    1 whole

    $0.90
  • Olive oil

    2 tbsp

    $0.20
  • Paprika

    0.5 tsp

    $0.04
  • Salt

    0.5 tsp

    $0.00
  • Black pepper

    0.25 tsp

    $0.02

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Finely dice the bell pepper and tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat and sauté the pepper for 3 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking down for 4 minutes until juicy and sauce-like.

  4. 4

    Crack the eggs directly into the pan and gently swirl the whites into the sauce using a spatula.

  5. 5

    Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft-set, keeping the yolks gently runny and tender throughout.