Turkish Menemen Scramble (Printable)

Soft scrambled eggs with sweet peppers, onions, and ripe tomatoes, seasoned and perfect for breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ 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, to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
11 - Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the diced green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
03 - Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture becomes saucy.
04 - Season the tomato mixture with salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground sweet paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
05 - Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour evenly over the tomato and pepper mixture in the skillet.
06 - Allow the eggs to set slightly at the edges, then gently stir with a spatula, scraping from the edges toward the center. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are softly set but still creamy.
07 - Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like someone's been tending the stove all morning.
  • The eggs stay creamy and tender instead of turning into rubber, which honestly changes everything.
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, and it works for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner.
02 -
  • Once the eggs go in, watch constantly and resist the urge to stir too much—overworking scrambled eggs turns them grainy and separates out the moisture.
  • The pan's heat matters more than any other single factor; medium heat lets everything develop without rushing or browning too dark.
  • Take it off the heat while it still looks slightly underdone, because carryover cooking will finish it while you're garnishing and plating.
03 -
  • If you peel your own tomatoes, drop them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then ice water—the skin slips off effortlessly and you keep all the best juice.
  • Make sure your skillet is large enough that the vegetable mixture isn't crowded; a 10 or 12-inch pan gives the eggs room to move.
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