Name: Turkish Scrambled Eggs (Menemen)
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. canola or olive oil -; 3 scallions -; 2 large red bell peppers -; 4 ripe tomatoes -; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -; 6 eggs -; 4 oz. feta cheese -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper -; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -; Green olives -; 4 whole-grain pitas -

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Ingredients for - Turkish Scrambled Eggs (Menemen)

1. 2 tbsp. canola or olive oil -

2. 3 scallions -

3. 2 large red bell peppers -

4. 4 ripe tomatoes -

5. 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

6. 6 eggs -

7. 4 oz. feta cheese -

8. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

9. 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper -

10. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -

11. Green olives -

12. 4 whole-grain pitas -

How to cook deliciously - Turkish Scrambled Eggs (Menemen)

1. Stage

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallions and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add peppers; continue cooking 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and red pepper flakes, and saute until some of the liquid from the tomato starts to evaporate.

2. Stage

Add the eggs and Feta (if using), and scramble, stirring constantly, until eggs are fully cooked and coat the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, adding more to taste. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Serve with green olives (if using) and whole grain pitas on the side. Looking for more breakfast recipes? Start the day with one of our French toast recipes, easy quiche recipes, or breakfast casserole recipes that feed the whole family.