Menemen with Beyaz Peynir or Feta – Turkish Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Enjoy a taste of Turkey with this flavorful and satisfying dish of Menemen, a traditional Turkish scrambled eggs recipe. Filled with the goodness of tomatoes, peppers, and spices, it’s a perfect meal for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Saute, Simmer
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil (Or Veg Oil)
- 1 large Red Onion (Diced)
- 1 clove Garlic (Sliced)
- ½ Red (Bell) Pepper (Diced, or Roma)
- 3 Sivri Peppers (Cut into rounds or 6 Padron Peppers or 1/2 Green Pepper)
- ¾ tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 1 tsp Aleppo Chilli Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 large Tomatoes (Diced or Pureed)
- 4 large Eggs
- 25 g Feta (Crumbled, or Beyaz Peynir)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (Optional )
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin (Optional)
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Onions: Add oil to a frying pan and heat gently before adding Onions and Garlic. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes till softened.
- Add Peppers: Add Red Peppers and Sivir Peppers. Then saute for 3 – 4 minutes.
- Season and Add Tomatoes: Stir in Red Chilli Flakes, Aleppo Chilli, Salt, and Pepper. If using optional Spices, add them now. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in Tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add Eggs and Feta: Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Create spaces in the tomato mixture and crack in the Eggs. Let the whites set a little, then scramble gently. Crumble over Feta. Cook for a few minutes and then remove from heat. Check seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: Menemen, Turkish scrambled eggs, breakfast recipe, Turkish recipe, feta cheese
