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Traditional Turkish dish with eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and ground beef
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
120
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.2g
· 17%
Protein
8.5g
· 28%
Fat
7.2g
· 55%
Fiber
1.3g
Vitamins
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
Biotin
8µg · 27% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
2.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Cook the beef until there are no pink or red pieces left and it has released and reabsorbed much of its moisture. Make sure the meat is cooked through before adding the eggs.
Let the tomatoes cook down over moderately high heat before adding the eggs. Avoid covering the pan after the eggs go in, and do not over-stir the mixture.
Regular or moderately lean beef usually gives a juicier, more flavorful result and may reduce the need for added oil. If using a fattier mince, you can spoon off excess rendered fat before adding the eggs.
Add the eggs after the beef is fully cooked and the tomato mixture has reduced. This helps prevent a watery texture and allows the eggs to set evenly.
Do not leave cooked menemen at room temperature for long; cool it promptly and refrigerate it in a covered container. It is best eaten soon after cooking because reheating can make the eggs firmer.
You can freeze it, but cooked eggs may become watery or rubbery after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked beef-and-tomato base and add fresh eggs when reheating.
Its protein content can make it a useful part of a post-workout meal. Pair it with a carbohydrate food such as whole-grain bread, potatoes, or bulgur to make the meal more substantial.
Whole-grain bread, yogurt, and a large salad are natural accompaniments. Adding vegetables and a grain-based side makes the meal more varied and filling.
Beef provides heme iron, a form the body generally absorbs efficiently. Tomatoes can also complement an iron-focused meal, but menemen is not a treatment for iron-deficiency anemia.
People with an egg allergy should avoid it. Pregnant people, young children, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system should ensure that both the beef and eggs are thoroughly cooked.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.