Menemen

Savor the vibrant flavors of Turkish Menemen, a delightful dish of scrambled eggs mingled with sautéed onions and ripe tomatoes, spiced with red pepper flakes. Perfect for a cozy brunch or a quick weeknight dinner.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt to taste salt
• black pepper to taste black pepper
• fresh parsley for garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

4. 4

   Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

5. 5

   Crack the eggs into the skillet directly over the tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine, or leave them whole for sunny-side-up eggs.

6. 6

   Cook until the eggs are set to your preferred doneness, about 3-5 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.

8. 8

   Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.