Menemen with Feta: How to Make This Turkish Breakfast Classic
This Menemen with Feta Bliss is a creamy, flavorful Turkish-style scrambled egg dish made with tomatoes, peppers, and rich feta cheese. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch!
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 large eggs
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper or bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/4 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Bread for serving
- 1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Add peppers and onion (if using) and sauté until softened.
- 3. Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and become saucy.
- 4. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Crack the eggs directly into the pan and gently scramble them into the tomato mixture.
- 6. Cook until eggs are soft and creamy—avoid overcooking.
- 7. Sprinkle feta cheese on top and stir lightly.
- 8. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with bread.
Notes
- Use spicy peppers for a kick.
- Add sujuk or sausage for a heartier version.
- Keep eggs soft and creamy for authentic texture.
- Delicious as a breakfast wrap filling!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
Keywords: menemen with feta, turkish eggs, mediterranean breakfast, easy brunch