Turkish Scrambled Eggs (Menemen)

Menemen is a popular traditional Turkish breakfast dish that originated in Izmir, a city on the Aegean coast of Turkey. It is known for its rich flavors and vibrant colors.

This is vegetarian, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Turkish Scrambled Eggs (Menemen)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Turkish Courses: Breakfast, Brunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Eggs
• 2 piece Tomatoes
• 2 piece Green peppers
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 2 ounce Feta cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the green peppers and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook until they release their juices.
5. Crack the eggs into the pan and gently scramble them with a spatula.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
7. Cook until the eggs are set to your liking.
8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
9. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.