Turkish Menemen Scramble (Print Version)

A colorful blend of eggs, peppers, and tomatoes gently cooked for a flavorful, filling breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
04 - 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped

→ Eggs

05 - 6 large eggs
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

08 - ½ teaspoon ground sweet paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
11 - Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the diced green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
03 - Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and form a saucy consistency.
04 - Season the tomato and pepper mixture with salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground sweet paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl and pour them evenly over the tomato mixture in the skillet.
06 - Allow the eggs to set slightly at the edges, then gently stir with a spatula, scraping from edges to center. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the eggs are softly set but still creamy.
07 - Remove the skillet from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta, if desired. Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 25 minutes, which means you can make it on a Tuesday morning without thinking too hard.
  • The vegetables break down into a silky sauce that makes the eggs taste like they're swimming in something purposeful.
  • One pan, honest ingredients, and it somehow feels like breakfast should actually taste.
02 -
  • The moment the eggs hit the pan, you're on a timer—step away and they'll become rubbery, so stay close and watch the texture shift from liquid to creamy.
  • If your tomatoes are watery, drain them first or cook them down longer before adding the eggs, or you'll end up with a soupy mess instead of a proper scramble.
03 -
  • The secret to creamy eggs is removing the pan from heat while they still look slightly underdone—they'll finish cooking from the residual heat and stay tender instead of turning into rubber.
  • Don't skip peeling the tomatoes if you're using fresh ones; the skins can be bitter and chewy, and this dish deserves the extra minute it takes.
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