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Traditional Turkish breakfast dish with tomatoes, peppers, and eggs.
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Menemen with Eggs (180 g) has 171 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.2 g of carbs, 10.3 g of protein, 9.2 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 14.4 µg of Biotin covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Menemen with Eggs is a Turkish pan dish of tomatoes and green peppers cooked until tender, then combined with eggs. The eggs are often left softly set rather than cooked firm, mingling with the glossy tomato juices; each bite is savoury, gently sweet and a little tangy. It is traditionally served hot for breakfast in Turkey, often straight from the pan with bread for scooping, alongside tea and other breakfast foods.
The eggs provide protein, while the tomatoes and peppers bring vegetables and a relatively modest amount of carbohydrate. It makes a satisfying breakfast or simple light meal. For a lighter version, use a measured amount of oil and serve with bread according to your appetite.
Selected: 100 g
95
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
5.7g
· 11% DV
Fat
5.1g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 24% · Fat 49%
Vitamins
Biotin
8µg · 27% DV
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% 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 95 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
1.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).
Menemen with Eggs is a Turkish skillet dish of tomatoes and green peppers cooked with eggs, commonly eaten for breakfast. The eggs are gently stirred into the vegetables and usually left soft rather than cooked into a firm omelette.
To make Menemen with Eggs, soften chopped peppers in a pan, add tomatoes and cook until their juices reduce, then stir in the eggs. Take the pan off the heat while the eggs are still tender; residual heat will finish cooking them.
Menemen with Eggs usually has the eggs stirred into a tomato-and-pepper mixture, while shakshuka commonly cooks eggs whole in wells in a spiced tomato sauce. Menemen is associated with Turkish breakfast, whereas shakshuka is found across North African and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Menemen with Eggs can be made with or without onions; both versions are common, and the choice is a familiar point of debate in Turkey. If using onion, cook it until soft before adding the peppers and tomatoes.
Menemen with Eggs is often served soft and a little saucy, but it should not be watery. Let excess tomato juice cook off before adding the eggs, then stop cooking while they are still tender.
Menemen with Eggs is traditionally served with bread, which is useful for scooping up the tomato juices. For a Turkish-style breakfast, add olives, cheese, fresh vegetables, and tea; keep the accompaniments simple so they do not overwhelm the dish.
Yes, canned tomatoes work in Menemen with Eggs, especially when fresh tomatoes are out of season. Drain excess liquid if they are very watery and cook the tomatoes until the mixture thickens before adding the eggs.
Eggs turn rubbery in Menemen with Eggs when they are cooked too long or over high heat. Stir them into the hot vegetables over low heat and remove the pan while they still look slightly glossy.
You can prepare the pepper-and-tomato base for Menemen with Eggs ahead, then reheat it and add fresh eggs just before serving. This keeps the eggs soft; fully cooked leftovers can also be refrigerated and reheated, though their texture will be firmer.
Menemen with Eggs is a Turkish dish whose name is associated with Menemen, a district of İzmir. It is especially known as a breakfast food, though recipes differ across households, including whether they use onion and how softly they cook the eggs.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.