Menemen

Menemen is simple, comforting food meant to be eaten straight from the pan. Soft eggs folded into tomatoes, peppers, and olive oil create a dish that’s rustic, filling, and deeply satisfying. It’s breakfast that doesn’t rush best enjoyed with bread, shared slowly, and cooked by feel.

This is Let’s Veg comfort with roots and warmth.

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Menemen

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Menemen made with eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and olive oil. A simple, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2 -3

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 298

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion finely chopped (optional)
• 1 green bell pepper or Turkish pepper chopped
• 2 cups ripe tomatoes chopped (or canned diced tomatoes)
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 large eggs

Equipment

Frying Pan

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion (if using) and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
3. Add chopped peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and black pepper.
5. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, until tomatoes soften and release their juices.
6. Crack eggs directly into the skillet.
7. Gently stir until eggs are softly set but still creamy.
8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1717IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Menemen made with eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and olive oil. A simple, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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