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Traditional egg dish with vegetables and curd cheese
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Menemen with curd cheese (200 g) has 290 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 9 g of carbs, 18.2 g of protein, 19.2 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 37 µg of Selenium covers 67% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
290
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
9g
· 3% DV
Protein
18.2g
· 36% DV
Fat
19.2g
· 25% 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 13% · Protein 26% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.2 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 29 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 250 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 580 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Menemen with curd cheese is made by cooking peppers and tomatoes until soft, then adding eggs and stirring gently. Fold in the curd cheese near the end, so it warms through without drying out. Serve it hot, traditionally with bread for dipping.
Menemen with curd cheese is a Turkish egg dish made with tomatoes, peppers, and curd cheese. The eggs are cooked gently with the vegetables, and the cheese adds a mild, creamy element; it is commonly eaten for breakfast but also works as a quick meal.
Yes, onion can go in menemen with curd cheese; Turkish cooks differ on whether menemen should include it. If you use onion, soften it with the peppers before adding the tomatoes, so it cooks through and blends into the dish.
Add the curd cheese to menemen with curd cheese near the end, when the eggs are almost cooked. Stir it through briefly to warm it; adding it too early can leave the cheese dry and make it harder to preserve its soft texture.
To keep menemen with curd cheese from getting watery, cook the tomatoes until their excess liquid evaporates before adding the eggs. Drain very wet curd cheese first, and leave the pan uncovered so steam can escape rather than collecting in the dish.
Menemen with curd cheese uses mild curd cheese, rather than a strongly flavored or stretchy melting cheese. If you cannot find it, a similar fresh curd cheese can work; drain it if wet and taste before adding salt, since cheeses vary.
Menemen with curd cheese is often served with crusty bread, which is useful for scooping up the eggs and tomato juices. For a fuller Turkish-style breakfast, pair it with olives and fresh vegetables; it can also be served on its own as a light meal.
Yes, you can reheat menemen with curd cheese after refrigerating leftovers promptly in a covered container. Warm it thoroughly in a pan over low heat, stirring gently; repeated heating can make the eggs rubbery and the curd cheese dry.
The eggs in menemen with curd cheese can be cooked to your preferred texture, but cooking them until set is the safer choice. Avoid serving runny or undercooked eggs to young children, pregnant people, or anyone with a weakened immune system.
Yes, menemen with curd cheese is well suited to breakfast and is often served hot with bread. Its eggs and vegetables make it satisfying, but it is not limited to the morning; it can also be a quick lunch or supper.
Vitamins
Biotin
18.2µg · 61% DV
B12
1.44µg · 60% DV
B2
0.62mg · 48% DV
Vitamin C
30.8mg · 34% DV
Minerals
Selenium
37µg · 67% DV
Phosphorus
332mg · 47% DV
Iodine
50µg · 33% DV
Calcium
236mg · 24% DV
Sodium
490mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
442mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Menemen with curd cheese is a Turkish take on menemen, the home-style pan dish of eggs cooked with tomatoes and peppers. Curd cheese is stirred in near the end, adding a mild tang and a soft, creamy curd alongside the tender vegetables and egg.
It is usually served hot, often at breakfast with bread for scooping, though it also makes an easy light meal at any time of day. The eggs and curd cheese make it a protein-containing dish, while the vegetables contribute some fibre. For a lighter serving, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with fresh vegetables rather than several rich sides.
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.
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
4.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.