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Soft, loosely set yellow eggs are folded through a chunky red tomato and green pepper mixture, served in a shallow pan with glossy tomato juices and visible pieces of vegetables.
●Low GI

Menemen with Eggs Calories

Traditional Turkish breakfast dish with tomatoes, peppers, and eggs.

In season: Summer

CALORIES

95kcal

GI

40low

POTASSIUM

210mg

FIBER

1.3g

Quick answer

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.

What is Menemen with Eggs?

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.

Menemen with Eggs Nutrition Facts

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%

Menemen with Eggs Vitamins & Minerals

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

How Nutritious Is Menemen with Eggs?

Nutrient density

High

60/ 100

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

46/ 100

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.

Menemen with Eggs Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

40
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

3
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Menemen with Eggs

To burn the 95 calories in 100 g:

🚶

24min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

10min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

13min

Cycling

🏊

11min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Menemen with 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 Menemen with Eggs Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Menemen with Eggs Good For?

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

Menemen with Eggs Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.6g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Menemen with Eggs

What is Menemen with Eggs?

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.

How do you make Menemen with Eggs?

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.

What is the difference between Menemen with Eggs and shakshuka?

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.

Does Menemen with Eggs have onions?

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.

Should Menemen with Eggs be runny?

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.

What do you serve with Menemen with Eggs?

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.

Can you make Menemen with Eggs with canned tomatoes?

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.

Why do the eggs turn rubbery in Menemen with 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.

Can you make Menemen with Eggs ahead of time?

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.

Where does Menemen with Eggs come from?

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.