MENEMEN (TURKISH SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH TOMATO)
Menemen, made from eggs, tomatoes, peppers and sometimes onions, is a distinctly Turkish breakfast comfort food. Although a year-round dish, it is especially pleasing in the summer, with really ripe tomatoes from the garden or farmer's market. Be creative with this dish: Add shallots, chiles, fresh herbs or Aleppo pepper, or treat it as purists do, with only tomatoes and eggs. Cook slowly, stirring infrequently, until the eggs form billowy puffs. You can serve topped with feta cheese or lamb sausage, with any warm flatbread on the side.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a nonstick medium skillet over medium-high. Add the onion, oregano and Aleppo pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- While the onions and peppers are cooking, purée half the tomatoes in a food processor or blender. Once the onions and peppers are soft, add the remaining chopped tomatoes to the onions and peppers. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl, add the puréed tomatoes and whisk until foamy.
- Once the mixture in the skillet comes to a simmer, stir in the 1/4 cup parsley and the butter, if using. Reduce heat to low, add the egg mixture on top and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are set but still soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste, adding a little more salt, oregano or Aleppo pepper, if needed. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve directly from the skillet, with flatbread alongside.
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farhad ikbal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a variety of dipping sauces, such as hummus, baba ganoush, or tzatziki sauce.
Miser Abbas Abbasi
[email protected]I love the versatility of this dish. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of chopped ham or bacon. It gives it a nice smoky flavor.
MD: Rakib Mahmud
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's healthy and flavorful, and it's on the table in less than 30 minutes. I like to serve it with a side of rice or potatoes.
Nakawooya Margret
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I like to add whatever vegetables I have on hand, such as zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms.
Adaobi Favour
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian brunch. It's filling and satisfying, and it's packed with healthy vegetables. I like to serve it with a side of yogurt and pita bread.
Thato Kwelagobe
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's only a few ingredients, but it packs a lot of flavor. I like to add a little bit of garlic and cumin to mine. It gives it a nice extra kick.
Abeel Ali
[email protected]This was my first time making menemen and it turned out great! I followed the recipe and it was easy to follow. The dish was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jenesis Webb
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and peppers add a lot of flavor and the eggs are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Leila Rivera
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch. I made it this morning and it was a hit with my kids. They loved the colorful vegetables and the fluffy eggs. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nakitende Aisha
[email protected]I love menemen! It's one of my favorite Turkish dishes. The recipe is simple and the ingredients are easy to find. I like to add a little bit of crumbled feta cheese to mine. It makes it even more delicious.
Investor Shamyl
[email protected]Menemen is a delicious and easy-to-make Turkish dish. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The eggs were fluffy and the tomatoes and peppers were cooked to perfection. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a hit with my fa