Menemen Turkish Egg Dish

Ingredients

• 3 medium Tomatoes (mix of plum and beef-type tomatoes, diced, skins optional)
• 2 Light Green Sweet Peppers (diced, sweet variety)
• 0.5 Dark Green Hot Pepper (use only half if too spicy, diced)
• 0.5 Red Pepper (adds sweetness, diced)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, cut into cubes)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 4 Eggs (large, lightly whisked)
• 3 slices Kashar Cheese (soft, mozzarella-like, torn into pieces)
• to taste Salt

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the tomatoes and peppers into bite‑size pieces. Lightly whisk the eggs in a bowl. Tear the Kashar cheese into strips.

   Time: PT10M

2. Heat Fat

   Place the skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp butter and 3 Tbsp olive oil. Let melt and heat together.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Sauté Peppers

   Add the diced sweet green peppers, half of the hot green pepper, and half of the red pepper. Cover with the lid and let steam for about 5 minutes until softened.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Cook Tomatoes

   Uncover, add the diced tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Create Sauce Texture

   Using the back of a spoon or a potato masher, gently crush some of the tomatoes to achieve a slightly chunky sauce. Do not over‑mash.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add Eggs

   Pour the lightly whisked eggs over the tomato‑pepper mixture. Stir gently, allowing the eggs to set but remain soft.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Melt Cheese

   Scatter the torn Kashar cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let melt for about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

8. Serve

   Slide the menemen onto a serving plate, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately with crusty Turkish bread.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

5 g