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Menemen

Menemen is a delicious Turkish dish made with eggs, tomatoes, and peppers, perfect for any meal of the day and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large large eggs
  • 2 medium medium tomatoes, diced Use fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • 1 green green bell pepper, diced You can use any bell peppers you like.
  • 1 red red bell pepper, diced You can use any bell peppers you like.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust the spice level to your liking.
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Create small wells in the mixture and crack the eggs into the wells.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the eggs are set to your liking.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with bread.

Notes

Menemen is best served hot, ideally with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.