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Turkish Menemen

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Turkish Menemen from A Cooking Book: Learn how to make authentic Turkish Menemen with eggs, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for a hearty breakfast! Includes illustrated recipe art, clear ingredients, cooking steps, and home-cooking tips.

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Turkey
Turkish
25 minutes

Turkish Menemen

Menemen is a classic Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices, cooked in a skillet for a delicious and hearty meal.

Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Sliced green onions for garnish
Fresh lemon juice for serving (optional)

Hand-drawn steps

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the chopped green bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes until softened.

Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook until the tomatoes break down and create a sauce, about 5-7 minutes.

Make small wells in the tomato mixture and crack the eggs into each well. Cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 4-5 minutes.

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for garnish, along with sliced green onions.

Tiny tips

Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your heat preference.

For extra flavor, consider adding crumbled feta cheese on top.

A Cooking Book2 servings
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