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- Total
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- Calories
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- Servings
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Menemen
A Turkish breakfast classic: Menemen 🍳🍅✨
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories · per serving
- 190 kcal
Written by
Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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In short
Menemen contains 190 calories per serving: 10 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat. It takes 20 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
About this recipe
Menemen is one of the most beloved dishes of Turkish cuisine. Eggs, tomatoes, and peppers come together to create a practical and nutritious meal. Optional ingredients like onion or white cheese can be added. Served with whole wheat bread, it’s a healthy and filling option.
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pan.
- 2
Add onion (if using) and sauté until golden.
- 3
Add peppers and cook for a few minutes.
- 4
Stir in grated tomatoes and cook until reduced.
- 5
Add spices and mix well.
- 6
Crack the eggs and cook stirring or leaving whole.
- 7
Adjust texture by stirring less or more.
- 8
Serve hot.
Tips
- For a juicier menemen, use more tomatoes.
- Leaving eggs whole gives a different texture.
- Add white cheese or cheddar for a richer flavor.
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