Turkish Menemen Scramble (Printable Version)

A vibrant blend of eggs, peppers, onions, and tomatoes cooked to creamy perfection with herbs and spices.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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 or 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

→ 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 (pul biber), to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
11 - Crumbled feta cheese, optional

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add diced green bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
03 - Stir in peeled and chopped tomatoes or drained canned tomatoes. Cook while stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture becomes 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 the eggs in a bowl and pour them evenly over the tomato mixture in the skillet.
06 - Allow eggs to set slightly at the edges, then gently stir with a spatula, scraping from edges to center. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are softly set but still creamy.
07 - Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you've been tending to it all morning.
  • Eggs stay gloriously creamy and tender instead of rubbery, because you actually learn when to stop.
  • One skillet, no fussy plating, just beautiful food that begs for torn bread and strong coffee.
02 -
  • Overcooked eggs are the enemy here—take the skillet off heat while the eggs still look slightly wet on top; the residual heat finishes them to creamy perfection.
  • Peeling the tomatoes matters if you want the texture to stay silky; the skins never quite dissolve, and you'll notice them. Quick tip: drop them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then slip the skins off.
03 -
  • Room-temperature eggs scramble more gently and evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge.
  • The moment those eggs look slightly underdone, you're done cooking—they'll finish themselves and stay creamy instead of turning into rubber.
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