Turkish Menemen Scramble (Printable)

Soft scrambled eggs with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned and perfect with crusty bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
04 - 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped

→ Eggs

05 - 6 large eggs
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

08 - ½ teaspoon ground sweet paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
11 - Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add diced green peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
03 - Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture turns saucy.
04 - Season the tomato and pepper mixture with salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground sweet paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Lightly beat eggs in a bowl and pour evenly over the vegetable mixture in the skillet.
06 - Allow eggs to set slightly at the edges. Gently stir with a spatula, scraping from edges to center, cooking until eggs are softly set but still creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking. Garnish with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes like you've been cooking since dawn.
  • The eggs stay creamy and tender, never rubbery or overdone—comfort in every bite.
  • It's endlessly adaptable: add feta, change your peppers, adjust the heat to match your mood.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the eggs—they keep cooking in the hot pan even after you remove it, so pull the pan away when they still look slightly wet.
  • Peeling fresh tomatoes by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds makes a surprising difference in texture and taste.
03 -
  • Have everything chopped and ready before you turn on the heat—once the oil is hot, the speed of the kitchen changes.
  • If you taste the tomato mixture before adding eggs and it feels bland, don't be shy with seasoning now; you can't fix it once the eggs are in.
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