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High protein, rich in tomatoes and peppers, ideal for breakfast
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Menemen (with 3 eggs) (220 g) has 242 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 16.9 g of protein, 14.7 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 28.6 µg of Biotin covers 95% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Menemen with 3 eggs is a Turkish skillet dish of eggs cooked with tomatoes and green peppers. As the vegetables soften and release their juices, the eggs are stirred in; some cooks also add onion, though versions vary from household to household.
The eggs are usually left soft and loosely set, with pieces of tomato and pepper throughout. In Turkey, menemen is a familiar breakfast, often served hot in its pan with bread for dipping and tea alongside. It makes a filling, protein-rich meal with vegetables in the mix. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with fresh greens or sliced cucumber.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
7.7g
· 15% DV
Fat
6.7g
· 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 16% · Protein 29% · Fat 55%
Vitamins
Biotin
13µg · 43% DV
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.85mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% 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
✓ 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
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.8:1).
Menemen with three eggs is a Turkish dish of eggs gently cooked with tomatoes and green peppers. It is commonly served hot for breakfast, often straight from the pan with bread for scooping up the soft egg and tomato mixture.
Menemen is a Turkish dish named after the town of Menemen in İzmir Province. The three-egg version keeps the familiar tomato-and-pepper base, with the eggs cooked into it rather than served separately.
It can be made with or without onions; both versions are common in Turkey. If you include onion in menemen with three eggs, soften it in the pan before adding the peppers and tomatoes so it cooks through.
Cook chopped green peppers in a pan until softened, add chopped tomatoes, and let them cook until juicy and tender. Stir in the three eggs gently and take the pan off the heat while they are still soft, if that is your preferred texture.
Ripe, flavourful tomatoes work best for menemen with three eggs because they form the dish’s sauce as they cook. Fresh tomatoes are traditional; when they are out of season, canned chopped tomatoes can be a practical substitute.
Crusty bread or Turkish pide is a classic choice with menemen with three eggs. The bread is used to scoop up the soft eggs and tomato-pepper mixture, so a loaf with enough structure works better than a very thin slice.
Menemen with three eggs can turn watery when the tomatoes release more liquid than the pan can evaporate. Cook the tomato mixture uncovered until some of that liquid has reduced before adding the eggs.
Yes, you can make menemen with three eggs without green peppers, though the result will lack the dish’s familiar pepper flavour. If needed, use another mild fresh pepper; add chilli only if you want noticeable heat.
Store leftover menemen with three eggs in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving the egg dish on the counter, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, reheat menemen with three eggs gently in a pan over low heat, stirring occasionally until hot. The eggs may become firmer the second time around, so avoid high heat and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.