Turkish Eggs With Olives, Feta and Tomatoes (Menemen)
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- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 servings
- 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped (see Tip)
- 2large red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 2large ripe tomatoes or 3 plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), finely chopped
- 1teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4whole-wheat pitas or flatbread
- 8large eggs, beaten
- 6ounces feta, crumbled
- ⅓packed cup parsley or cilantro leaves, or a mix, chopped
- Meaty green olives (such as Cerignola or Castelvetrano)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
1297 calories; 58 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 33 grams monounsaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 143 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 15 grams sugars; 52 grams protein; 2564 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add half the scallions and cook until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the bell peppers and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, red-pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until some of the liquid from the tomatoes evaporates, about 10 minutes.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, toast the pita or flatbread on an open flame on the stovetop over low heat, turning with long metal tongs, until toasted and warmed on all sides. Wrap well in a kitchen towel to keep warm.
- Step 3
When most of the liquid has evaporated from the tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the eggs and let them cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until large curds form and the eggs are mostly cooked through but still slightly runny, about 3 minutes. Stir in the feta and cook until scrambled eggs are just cooked and feta is slightly melted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the parsley, cilantro and remaining scallions. Serve warm, with olives and pita on the side.
Tip
- For a subtler flavor, cook all the scallions in Step 1 instead of reserving some as a raw garnish.
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Cooking Notes
Omer Tarzi
for menemen; main ingredients are olive oil, tomatoes, onion and green peppers. then you can add ceddar cheese/kashar peynir/,turkish sausage/sucuk/ if you like. better to cook in spring,summer or autumn while tomatoes are fresh and tasty or freeze it for the winter. most important part of the cooking is cook the green peppers,onions first, add tomatoes and add eggs directly to this mix and beat in the pot. that makes fresh taste of the egg.
Cat
This is a really excellent twist on breakfast, made (somewhat) healthy by the addition of lots of veggies! Have made it twice now, almost exactly as written, but added a bit of cumin, coriander, and turmeric with the red pepper flakes. Substituted cotija cheese once (it was what we had on hand). The BF craves this dish!
KC
I really enjoyed this. Although, maybe not exactly the same, it reminded me of so many breakfasts when I was living in north western Turkey. There, people didn’t really eat pita, however a French style baguette was served at almost every meal. Because of that, I subbed the pita with some ciabatta I happened to have on hand. This is a great recipe to stick in the fridge and have ready for breakfast every morning (yes, olives are breakfast food in Turkey).
Patricia
Made it just as written; loved it so much.
Valerie
Great recipe; it's been added to our breakfast rotation on the weekends.
Peg
I made this for dinner and thought it was just meh. But two days later, when I came across the leftovers in the fridge and ate it for breakfast, I loved it. Will make it again, and soon. I had sprinkled some Ajika on it and in the fridge that mellowed out and added a tiny kick. (Ajika is a slightly garlicky, warm spice blend from the country of Georgia, available at Trader Joe's. Highly recommended.)
Lara
Didn’t have olives or feta, but tried them anyway and I’m so glad I did! I replaced the feta with ricotta (used half the size it says here) and it worked perfectly! Definitely a quick home-office friendly brunch.
DMR
Easy and delicious, especially with homemade pita.
Heather
I made this for my Turkish boyfriend and he loved it! He said it tasted exactly how menemen should taste. Served with simit, olives and cheese for a traditional Turkish breakfast. Will make again!
KC
I really enjoyed this. Although, maybe not exactly the same, it reminded me of so many breakfasts when I was living in north western Turkey. There, people didn’t really eat pita, however a French style baguette was served at almost every meal. Because of that, I subbed the pita with some ciabatta I happened to have on hand. This is a great recipe to stick in the fridge and have ready for breakfast every morning (yes, olives are breakfast food in Turkey).
Isaac
Too much feta and tomatoes as is. I'd suggest using half the tomatoes and maybe 3/4 the feta.
510Donna
My husband made this while I was recovering from knee surgery. It's a true comfort food! Hits all the right notes. And just what I needed!
bobbie
wonderful lunch!
Cat
This is a really excellent twist on breakfast, made (somewhat) healthy by the addition of lots of veggies! Have made it twice now, almost exactly as written, but added a bit of cumin, coriander, and turmeric with the red pepper flakes. Substituted cotija cheese once (it was what we had on hand). The BF craves this dish!
David
I would use less feta next time. Otherwise, really good!
Omer Tarzi
for menemen; main ingredients are olive oil, tomatoes, onion and green peppers. then you can add ceddar cheese/kashar peynir/,turkish sausage/sucuk/ if you like. better to cook in spring,summer or autumn while tomatoes are fresh and tasty or freeze it for the winter. most important part of the cooking is cook the green peppers,onions first, add tomatoes and add eggs directly to this mix and beat in the pot. that makes fresh taste of the egg.
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