Description
Turkish Menemen Scrambled Eggs with Peppers is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Istanbul to your kitchen. Creamy scrambled eggs blend seamlessly with sautéed bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic onions, creating a comforting meal perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, assorted colors)
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced bell peppers; cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in chopped tomatoes and let simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Pour into the skillet with the vegetable mixture.
- Gently stir over low heat until the eggs are just set but still creamy (2-3 minutes).
- Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg