Turkish Menemen

Name: Turkish Menemen
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 green chili, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; Salt & pepper (to taste); 2 eggs, beaten; Feta cheese or mozzarella (as needed); Dried mint (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Turkish Menemen (pronounced meh-neh-men) is a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to make a satisfying breakfast. It’s a comforting mix of soft scrambled eggs cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce made from tomatoes and green peppers — all brought together with a little olive oil, butter, and a sprinkle of cheese on top.

Updated at: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:29:07 GMT