Turkish Menemen

Ingredients

• 4 units Ripe tomatoes (peeled and diced)
• 2 units Fresh onions (finely sliced)
• 4 units Mild peppers (seeded, sliced into rounds)
• 4 units Eggs (at room temperature)
• 150 g Mozzarella (cut into small cubes or grated)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables and cheese

   Slice both onions, cut the peppers into rounds removing the seeds, peel the tomatoes and dice them, then cut the mozzarella into small cubes (or grate it).

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the olive oil

   Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the pan and heat over medium heat until it shimmers.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

3. Sauté onions and peppers

   Add the sliced onions and pepper rounds to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring regularly until they become translucent.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

4. Cook the tomatoes with spices

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat until the mixture reduces and forms a thick sauce.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium

5. Add the eggs

   Crack the eggs directly onto the tomato sauce. Gently scramble by mixing with the spatula until the eggs begin to set but stay fluffy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

6. Incorporate the mozzarella

   Scatter the mozzarella cubes (or grated cheese) over the mixture. Let melt for 2 minutes, covering the pan lightly if needed.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Serve

   Remove from heat, transfer the menemen to a serving dish and enjoy immediately with crusty bread.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g