Description
Say hello to your new favorite morning ritual! Menemen is Turkey’s cozy one-pan marvel—jammy tomatoes, sweet peppers, and eggs cooked to silky perfection, all swirled together in a rich, spiced embrace. It’s the brunch hero you didn’t know you needed: bold, beautiful, and done in under 30 minutes. Grab your skillet and that crusty bread—your taste buds are about to take a Mediterranean vacation.
Ingredients
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1–2 green peppers (or bell peppers), chopped
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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4 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced, drained)
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp ground cumin
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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6 large eggs
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
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Sauté the Base: Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and peppers 5–6 mins until soft and golden. Add garlic; cook 1 min.
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Build the Sauce: Stir in tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8–10 mins until thick and saucy.
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Add Eggs: Crack eggs into pan. Let sit 1 min, then swirl whites gently into tomato mix, keeping yolks intact. Cover and cook 2–4 mins depending on desired yolk doneness.
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Serve: Top with parsley. Serve hot with bread for scooping!
Notes
For perfect texture, drain canned tomatoes well and don’t overcook the eggs. Want a twist? Add feta, sausage, or spinach before the eggs go in.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 Cal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g