Menemen with Peppers
Turkish-style eggs gently cooked with softened green peppers, juicy tomatoes, olive oil, and mild red pepper flakes.
Instructions
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Step 1
Stem and chop the green peppers. Core and dice the tomatoes.
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Step 2
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk just until combined.
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Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped peppers and cook until softened but not browned.
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Step 4
Add the diced tomatoes, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes collapse and the excess liquid reduces.
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Step 5
Reduce to low heat and pour in the beaten eggs. Fold gently through the vegetables until softly set and the eggs reach 71°C, then remove the pan from the heat.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 2 days; reheat thoroughly to 74°C.
Risk factors
- Raw eggs require hygienic handling and adequate cooking.
- Cooked eggs and tomatoes are perishable at room temperature.