Name: Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes)
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 2.5 cups finely chopped tomato (about 1 extra-large); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 slices crusty bread, preferably whole-wheat, warmed

Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes)

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This hearty Turkish breakfast features a fragrant, tender tomato sauce with peppers and onions. The eggs add a silkiness to the dish, and a boost of protein. Serve with crusty whole-wheat bread to soak up all the sauce.

Wendy Lopez

Published on October 26, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

a recipe photo of Menemen Turkish Eggs — Photo: Ali Redmond

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ cups finely chopped tomato (about 1 extra-large)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 slices crusty bread, preferably whole-wheat, warmed

Directions

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, paprika, crushed red pepper, salt, cumin and oregano; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and tomato paste; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly and thickened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add eggs; cook, stirring, until the eggs are fully cooked but still soft and saucy, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve with warm bread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327	Calories
20g	Fat
27g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup menemen & 1 slice bread
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 11g	22%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Vitamin A 2379IU	48%
Vitamin C 28mg	31%
Vitamin D 41IU	10%
Vitamin E 3mg	22%
Folate 90mcg	23%
Vitamin K 42mcg	35%
Sodium 697mg	30%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 43mg	10%
Potassium 613mg	13%
Zinc 1mg	9%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.