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Turkish Menemen With Eggs & Tomatoes

Name: Turkish Menemen
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 green sweet pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; Pinch of red chilli flakes; Salt; Parsley

By the Healthy Plate team

Menemen is a famous Turkish breakfast: eggs cooked with tomatoes and peppers. Simple, quick and flavoured by ripe tomatoes.

Why it’s a good choice

Protein from eggs
Tomatoes rich in lycopene
No processed meat

Turkish Menemen

5 minPrep

10 minCook

2Servings

240kcal

Ingredients

3 eggs
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 green sweet pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of red chilli flakes
Salt
Parsley

Method

Sauté the pepper in oil for 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and cook 7 minutes into a sauce.
Crack the eggs on top and stir gently.
Serve in the pan with wholegrain bread.

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Tip

For a heartier version add halal beef sucuk, never pork.

With onion or without?

Turks argue about it! Try both. Onion adds sweetness; without is lighter and faster.

Variations

Add white cheese
Add chilli
Add spinach

Frequently asked questions

Runny or set eggs?

Up to you — Turks like it creamy.

Can I make it ahead?

Best fresh.

Is it halal?

Yes — avoid sausage unless it is halal beef.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.