Turkish Menemen

    Turkish Menemen

    A traditional scrambled egg dish cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, and savory spices.

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    20 minsEasy2 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    240

    Calories

    13g

    Protein

    9g

    Carbs

    18g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 4Eggs
    • 2 dicedTomatoes
    • 3 slicedLong Green Peppers
    • 2 tbspOlive Oil
    • 1 tspAleppo Pepper
    • 1/2 tspDried Oregano

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the peppers until soft.

    2. 2

      Add the tomatoes and cook until they release their juices and soften.

    3. 3

      Add spices and stir.

    4. 4

      Slowly pour in the lightly whisked eggs.

    5. 5

      Stir gently over low heat until the eggs are just set but still moist.

    6. 6

      Serve immediately with crusty bread.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 2Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories240

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 18g23%
    Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 185mg62%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
    Dietary Fiber 1g4%
    Sugars 1.3g
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 500 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 45 mgIron 1.2 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Turkish Menemen

    • • Prepare ingredients the night before for a quicker morning routine.
    • • Use room-temperature eggs for more even cooking and better volume.
    • • This is a great recipe for beginners — don't overthink it, just have fun!

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