Description
Menemen, deliciously soft-scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers and spices is a classic Turkish brunch dish. This version adds decadent gratings of dark chocolate, which gives it a subtle depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons fine extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 4 large fresh ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fine paprika or pepper paste
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely grated 100% dark chocolate (optional for a rich, complex umami flavor)
- 4 large free-range eggs, lightly beaten (preferably from a local farm)
- Fresh microgreens for garnish
- Optional: Fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese, and red pepper flakes for additional garnish
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sweet onion and green bell pepper, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Develop the Sauce
- Introduce the chopped tomatoes and paprika or pepper paste to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Optionally, grate the dark chocolate over the mixture, blending it into the sauce for a subtle depth of flavor.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the sauce to thicken, around 10 minutes.
Incorporate the Eggs
- Gently pour the beaten eggs over the simmering tomato mixture.
- Allow the eggs to set slightly before stirring gently, combining them with the sauce until they are softly set but still tender.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish the dish with a liberal amount of fresh microgreens for a burst of color and texture.
- If desired, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, crumbled feta, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve immediately, ideally with crusty sourdough bread to soak up the rich, flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 200g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180g