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Traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with tomatoes, green peppers and one and a half eggs.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Menemen with one and a half eggs (250 g) has 263 calories. That works out to 105 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.5 g of carbs, 14 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 57% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
263
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
14.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
14g
· 28% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 22% · Protein 22% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.88 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
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) | 250 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 125 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 330 g | 347 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 400 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 105 calories per 100 g.
To make menemen with one and a half eggs, soften chopped green peppers in a little oil, add tomatoes, and cook until they release their juices. Stir in the beaten eggs and cook gently until they reach your preferred consistency.
It can: menemen with one and a half eggs is made both with and without onion. For the onion version, soften finely chopped onion with the peppers first, then add the tomatoes so they cook down together.
Menemen with one and a half eggs is often watery because the tomatoes release more liquid than expected or are not cooked down enough. Simmer the tomato mixture uncovered before adding the eggs, then take the pan off the heat once the eggs set.
No, peeling tomatoes is not necessary for menemen with one and a half eggs. Grating them gives the dish a smoother texture, while peeled, chopped tomatoes leave more distinct pieces; ripe tomatoes break down more easily either way.
Add the eggs to menemen with one and a half eggs after the peppers soften and the tomatoes have cooked down. Stir gently for a soft, combined texture, or leave the eggs less mixed for more distinct pieces.
Yes, cheese or sausage can be added to menemen with one and a half eggs. Cook sliced sausage with the peppers before adding tomatoes, or scatter grated cheese over the pan near the end so it melts without overcooking the eggs.
Menemen with one and a half eggs is commonly served hot with crusty bread for dipping into the tomato and egg mixture. Olives, cheese, and tea also make familiar accompaniments for a Turkish-style breakfast.
Yes, you can refrigerate menemen with one and a half eggs in a covered container after it has cooled. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, gently in a pan, until thoroughly hot; the eggs may become firmer after reheating.
Menemen with one and a half eggs is a Turkish dish in which eggs are often stirred into tomatoes and green peppers. Shakshuka is associated with North African and Middle Eastern cuisines and commonly cooks the eggs whole in the spiced tomato sauce.
Yes, menemen with one and a half eggs can make a filling breakfast, especially when served with bread. The eggs provide protein, while the tomatoes and peppers add substance and make it easy to build a complete breakfast plate.
Vitamins
B12
1.38µg · 57% DV
Vitamin C
36.25mg · 40% DV
Biotin
9.5µg · 32% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Iodine
60µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
220mg · 31% DV
Sodium
638mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
545mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 263 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Menemen with one and a half eggs is a Turkish pan-cooked dish of tomatoes and green peppers finished with eggs. It is closely associated with Turkish breakfast, though it also makes a quick, simple meal at other times of day. The vegetables soften into a juicy base, while the eggs set gently through it.
Serve it hot, often straight from the pan, with bread for scooping up the tomato-and-egg mixture. In Turkey it commonly shares the breakfast table with olives, cheese and tea; elsewhere, it works just as well for brunch or a light supper. The vegetables bring fluid and some fibre, while the eggs contribute protein, so it is more substantial than a plate of vegetables alone. For a lighter version, use a little less oil and add extra tomatoes and peppers.
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
3.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.