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Traditional Turkish breakfast with tomatoes, peppers, and 2 eggs
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Menemen (2 eggs) (180 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 12.2 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 19.8 µg of Biotin covers 66% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Menemen (2 eggs) is a Turkish pan-cooked breakfast of tomatoes and green peppers with eggs gently stirred in. The vegetables soften into a juicy, chunky base, while the eggs stay tender; the result is mildly sweet and tangy, with a fresh pepper flavour. It is usually cooked and served in the same shallow pan.
In Turkey, people often eat it hot with bread for scooping up the tomato-rich juices, alongside tea. It also makes an easy, savoury brunch beyond Turkey. The eggs provide protein, while the tomatoes and peppers contribute some fibre. For a lighter serving, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with bread and fresh vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
6.8g
· 14% DV
Fat
7.1g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 19% · Protein 24% · Fat 57%
Vitamins
Biotin
11µg · 37% DV
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.8mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% 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 110 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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.9:1).
To make menemen with two eggs, soften chopped peppers in a little oil, add chopped tomatoes, and cook until their excess liquid reduces. Stir in the eggs and take the pan off the heat while they are still softly set.
Menemen with two eggs is a Turkish stovetop dish of eggs cooked with tomatoes and green peppers. The vegetables are softened first, then the eggs are stirred into the pan; it is commonly served hot for breakfast with bread.
Menemen with two eggs can be made with or without onion; both styles are common in Turkey. When using onion, cook it until soft before adding the peppers and tomatoes so it blends into the dish rather than staying sharp.
Menemen with two eggs usually has its eggs stirred into the tomato-and-pepper mixture, while shakshuka often cooks the eggs whole in wells in a spiced tomato sauce. Menemen is a Turkish dish, and shakshuka is associated with North African and Middle Eastern cuisines.
To keep menemen with two eggs from becoming watery, cook the tomatoes until much of their liquid has evaporated before adding the eggs. If the tomatoes are especially juicy, remove some of their seeds and pulp, then serve the dish as soon as the eggs set.
Usually, yes: the eggs in menemen with two eggs are gently stirred through the tomato and pepper mixture. For larger, softer curds, stir only a little; for a more uniform texture, beat the eggs before adding them to the pan.
Yes, menemen with two eggs can include Turkish sucuk sausage or cheese, although these are optional additions. Brown sliced sucuk before adding the vegetables; stir in crumbled feta or grated cheese near the end so it warms without overcooking the eggs.
Menemen with two eggs is a Turkish dish named after Menemen, a district of İzmir. It is especially familiar as a breakfast food, and its simple combination of eggs, tomatoes, and peppers has many household variations.
Menemen with two eggs is commonly served with crusty bread or pide, which can be dipped into the soft egg and tomato mixture. Olives, cheese, and sliced vegetables also make familiar accompaniments, especially at a Turkish-style breakfast.
Yes, refrigerate leftover menemen with two eggs promptly in a covered container and eat it within a few days. Reheat it gently in a pan until hot throughout; the eggs may become firmer than when the dish was freshly cooked.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.