Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)
Soft scrambled eggs with onions, peppers, and tomatoes are seasoned with oregano and Aleppo pepper for a Turkish take on the familiar scramble.
Servings 4
Calories 258kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced, 1 small onion
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or 1 large tomato, diced
- salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or hot paprika
- 10 eggs beaten, with a generous pinch of salt added
- chives for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes, oregano, and Aleppo pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, another 5-10 minutes. Season with a bit of salt.
- Pour in whisked eggs and stir occasionally. Cook until the eggs are still a bit wet but almost set (they will continue cooking off heat). Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with chives before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 409mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1383IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg