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Delicious Menemen: Quick Turkish Scrambled Eggs

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Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish featuring sautéed tomatoes, peppers, and fluffy scrambled eggs, all cooked to perfection in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 green peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onions, green peppers, and garlic until softened.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and cook down until a sauce forms.
  4. Whisk eggs in a bowl and pour into the pan.
  5. Stir gently over low heat until eggs are creamy and set.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and top with feta cheese if desired.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for a delightful breakfast. Can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg