Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)

With 286 kcal and 16g of protein, it provides high satiety in a low-calorie meal.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 4 eggs · 315 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 medium tomatoes · 63 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 green pointed peppers · 18 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil · 177 kcal in the whole recipe
• Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes

Method

1. Required equipment: A medium non-stick pan, a cutting board, and a sharp knife.

   

2. Wash the green peppers, remove the seeds, and chop them into thin rings with a knife.

   

3. Place the pan on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and pour in 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil.

   

4. Add the chopped peppers to the pan and sauté them with a spatula for 3-4 minutes until they slightly change color.

   

5. Wash the tomatoes and chop them into small cubes, keeping the skins on.

   

6. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and turn the heat down slightly.

   

7. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes soften and have completely absorbed their own juices.

   

8. Whisk 4 eggs in a bowl and pour them into the pan.

   

9. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs reach your desired consistency.

   

10. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then turn off the stove.

    

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