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Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Calories
A Turkish pan-cooked dish made with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and two eggs.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs (200 g) has 220 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.6 g of carbs, 12.2 g of protein, 14.8 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
220
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
9.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
12.2g
· 24% DV
Fat
14.8g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 22% · Fat 61%
Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (200 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs
What is garlic menemen with two eggs?
Garlic menemen with two eggs is a Turkish pan-cooked dish of tomatoes, peppers, garlic and eggs. The vegetables are cooked first, then the eggs are added and stirred into the mixture or left partly whole, depending on the cook’s preference.
How do you make garlic menemen with two eggs?
Cook the peppers in a pan until softened, then add garlic and tomatoes and let the mixture reduce. Add the eggs last and cook them to your preferred texture. Stir them through for a cohesive dish, or leave the yolks more intact.
Should garlic menemen with two eggs be runny?
Garlic menemen with two eggs can be either saucy or fairly thick; it is not meant to have one fixed consistency. For a less watery result, cook the tomatoes uncovered until some of their liquid evaporates before adding the eggs.
Do you put onion in garlic menemen with two eggs?
You can add onion to garlic menemen with two eggs, although many versions are made without it. If using onion, cook it until soft before adding the peppers, garlic and tomatoes so it has time to mellow and blend into the dish.
Which peppers are best for garlic menemen with two eggs?
Mild green peppers are a common choice for garlic menemen with two eggs. You can use a sweeter pepper for a gentler flavor or add a hot pepper for heat; keep the amount modest if you want the tomato and garlic to remain prominent.
What is the difference between garlic menemen with two eggs and shakshuka?
Garlic menemen with two eggs is a Turkish dish in which eggs are often stirred into tomatoes and peppers. In shakshuka, eggs are more commonly cooked whole in a spiced tomato sauce. Recipes vary, but the egg texture and seasoning often distinguish them.
Should you stir the eggs into garlic menemen with two eggs?
Stirring the eggs into garlic menemen with two eggs is optional. Lightly beaten eggs give the dish an even, soft texture, while cracking them into the pan and stirring less leaves more distinct pieces of egg and yolk.
What do you serve with garlic menemen with two eggs?
Bread is a classic accompaniment to garlic menemen with two eggs, especially for scooping up the tomato mixture. You can also serve it with olives, cheese or a simple salad; it works for breakfast, brunch or a light main meal.
Can you make garlic menemen with two eggs ahead of time?
It is best to cook garlic menemen with two eggs just before serving, because reheated eggs can become firm and rubbery. You can prepare the pepper, garlic and tomato base ahead, refrigerate it, then heat it and add the eggs when ready to eat.
Can you freeze garlic menemen with two eggs?
Freezing garlic menemen with two eggs is not ideal because cooked eggs can turn watery or rubbery after thawing. If you want to prepare it in advance, freeze the tomato-and-pepper base without eggs, then thaw it, heat it thoroughly and cook in fresh eggs.
Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
B2
0.48mg · 37% DV
Biotin
10.4µg · 35% DV
Vitamin C
28mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Iodine
36µg · 24% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
490mg · 14% DV
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs
To burn the 220 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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What is Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs?
Garlic menemen with two eggs is a Turkish pan-cooked dish of tomatoes, peppers, garlic and eggs. The vegetables soften into a juicy, gently sweet base, while the eggs are usually left tender rather than fully set; garlic adds a savoury edge.
In Turkey, it is a familiar breakfast, often eaten straight from the pan with bread for dipping and tea alongside. It also makes an easy brunch or light supper elsewhere. With 6.1 g of protein per 100 g, it offers some protein alongside the vegetables. Serve it with crusty bread, or add a simple salad and keep the bread portion modest for a lighter meal.
How Nutritious Is Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
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.
Is Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Processed?
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.
Does Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Garlic Menemen with Two Eggs Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
7g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.1:1).
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