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High protein, iron-rich Turkish breakfast classic
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Eggs with Pastrami (120 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 17.4 g of protein, 15.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.2 µg of B12 covers 90% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Eggs with Pastrami is a Turkish breakfast dish made by warming thin slices of pastırma—spiced, air-dried cured beef—and cooking eggs with them. Despite the English name, the meat here is Turkish pastırma, not the usual American deli-style pastrami. The eggs may be softly scrambled into the meat or cooked over it in a pan.
The rich, salty spice of the pastırma contrasts with the tender eggs. In Turkey it is often served hot at breakfast with bread and tea; elsewhere, it also makes a filling brunch or simple supper. It is protein-rich, with 14.5 g per 100 g, and naturally low in carbohydrate. Since the cured meat is already savoury, go easy on extra salt and add tomatoes or greens for a fresher plate.
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
14.5g
· 29% DV
Fat
13.2g
· 17% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 32% · Fat 65%
Vitamins
B12
1.8µg · 75% DV
Biotin
18µg · 60% DV
B5
1.3mg · 26% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Sodium
780mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
185mg · 26% DV
Iodine
30µg · 20% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 180 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.5:1).
Eggs with Pastrami is a Turkish dish of eggs cooked with pastırma, a spiced, air-dried cured beef that differs from typical American deli pastrami. It is commonly served warm for breakfast, with the cured meat adding a savory, peppery flavor.
To make Eggs with Pastrami, warm thin slices of pastırma briefly in a pan, then add whole or beaten eggs and cook until they reach your preferred doneness. Use moderate heat so the meat’s spice coating does not scorch before the eggs set.
Not exactly: Turkish Eggs with Pastrami traditionally uses pastırma, a cured beef with a distinctive spice coating, while many English-language pastrami-and-egg dishes use smoked, deli-style pastrami. The two can be substituted, but the flavor and texture will differ.
Yes, warm the pastırma briefly before adding eggs to Eggs with Pastrami. It is already cured, so prolonged frying can make it tough and can scorch its spice coating; a short turn in the pan is usually enough to release its aroma.
Thinly sliced beef pastırma works best in Eggs with Pastrami because it warms quickly and is easy to eat with the eggs. A strongly seasoned or fatty cut will make the dish richer, so choose a milder slice if you want the eggs to remain the main flavor.
Turkish Eggs with Pastrami centers on eggs and cured beef, while menemen is typically cooked with tomatoes and peppers. They are both common Turkish breakfast dishes, but their main ingredients and flavors are distinct; adding vegetables to the former is a variation, not the classic version.
Yes, you can make Eggs with Pastrami without butter by using a good nonstick pan and a small amount of oil, or by warming the pastırma in its own rendered fat. Avoid high heat, which can dry the meat and overcook the eggs.
Eggs with Pastrami pairs well with crusty bread, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, or a simple salad. Bread is especially useful for soaking up the soft egg, while fresh vegetables balance the cured meat’s rich, salty flavor.
Yes, refrigerate leftover Eggs with Pastrami promptly in a covered container and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until hot. The eggs may become firmer after reheating, so gentle warming in a pan is preferable to prolonged cooking.
Eggs with Pastrami can taste very salty because pastırma is cured and seasoned before it reaches the pan. Taste the meat before cooking, skip or reduce added salt, and serve the dish with unsalted bread or fresh vegetables.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.