Menemen Recipe (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)
Serves 2
10 mins prep
20 mins cook
30 mins total
This authentic menemen recipe is a one-pan Turkish egg dish made by gently scrambling eggs into sauted onions, green peppers, and tomatoes until just set and spoonable. Serve it family-style with crusty bread on the side for breakfast, brunch, or for a light lunch.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted.
Add the chopped onion and green peppers, and season with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the cubed tomatoes, stir to combine, and let them soften for about 3 minutes. Season it with ¼ teaspoon salt, Aleppo pepper (or paprika), and black pepper.
Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently break the chunks and blend them with the onions and peppers.
Meanwhile, crack the eggs in a small bowl, season with ¼ teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper, and beat.
Pour it over the veggies and spread it throughout the skillet. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the eggs are barely set. This happens in about 2-3 minutes, so keep a close eye on it.
Off the heat, garnish with chopped parsley and season with black pepper, and serve with a crusty loaf of bread.
