Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)
Turkish · Mediterranean
STOVETOP
7/10
Eggs scrambled into a pan of sauteed tomatoes, peppers, and onions with Turkish pepper paste.
Why It Works
Cooking the vegetables first builds a flavorful base that seasons the eggs as they gently scramble in. Pulling the pan off heat early keeps the eggs creamy.
Key Ingredients
eggs
tomatoes
green peppers
onion
red pepper paste
olive oil
salt
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