Description
Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and onions, seasoned with herbs and spices. This vibrant and flavorful dish is perfect for a cozy morning meal and is often enjoyed with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper (Anaheim or Holland peppers can be used), cored, seeded, and chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more for garnish
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- Crushed red pepper flakes, optional, for spice
- 1 French baguette, thickly sliced, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and peppers, season with kosher salt, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly until the vegetables soften without browning the onions.
- Add Tomatoes and Season: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with more kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and Aleppo pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften but retain some shape.
- Cook the Eggs: Push the tomato and pepper mixture to one side of the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook briefly, stirring gently only as needed, until the eggs are just set. Then fold the tomato mixture into the eggs to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the dish and sprinkle additional Aleppo pepper and crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired. Serve immediately alongside thick slices of French baguette for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- You can substitute green bell pepper with Anaheim or Holland peppers for a milder or slightly different flavor.
- Aleppo pepper can be substituted with mild chili flakes if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- For a gluten-free version, serve with gluten-free bread or without bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Keywords: Menemen, Turkish scrambled eggs, Turkish breakfast, eggs with tomatoes, traditional Turkish recipe
