Menemen: Turkish Spicy Egg and Vegetable Skillet Recipe
Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed onions, tomatoes, red bell peppers, and serrano chili, finished with creamy feta cheese. This savory and mildly spicy skillet dish is perfect for a wholesome, flavorful morning meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Vegetables & Cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium roma tomato, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Beat the Eggs: In a bowl or measuring cup, thoroughly beat together the eggs, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Sauté Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become soft and translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced roma tomato, red bell pepper, and thinly sliced serrano chile. Cook the mixture for another 3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and their flavors to meld.
- Cook Eggs and Add Cheese: Pour the beaten egg mixture over the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles evenly on top. Reduce the heat to low and gently stir occasionally, cooking the eggs slowly until they are just about set. Remove the skillet from the heat as the eggs will continue to cook from residual heat.
- Serve Immediately: Once the eggs are softly scrambled and creamy, transfer to plates and serve hot for an authentic Turkish breakfast experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the serrano chile quantity or omit it altogether to reduce spiciness.
- Feta cheese adds a salty tang; you can substitute with other cheeses like goat cheese or skip for a dairy-free version.
- Serve Menemen with crusty bread or pita to scoop up the eggs and vegetables.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Menemen is best enjoyed immediately as it tends to dry out if reheated.
Keywords: Menemen, Turkish scrambled eggs, Turkish breakfast, eggs with vegetables, feta cheese eggs
