Description
Menemen is a traditional Turkish dish of scrambled eggs cooked with peppers, tomatoes, and spices, resulting in a flavorful and hearty breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (optional)
- 1 cup chopped peppers
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon spicy chili flakes
- 1.5 cups grated or diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded melty cheese (optional)
- 5 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Crusty bread or small tortillas
- Spicy chili flakes
- Crumbly feta cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onions, peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in tomatoes and chili flakes, cook until tomatoes break down.
- Add Eggs and Cheese: Crack eggs into the pan, scramble gently, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper, serve with bread or tortillas, sprinkle with chili flakes, feta, and herbs.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili flakes used.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg