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Turkish breakfast classic with eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and spicy beef sausage (sucuk)
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Menemen with Sucuk (200 g) has 310 calories. That works out to 155 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 17 g of protein, 22.2 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Menemen with Sucuk is a Turkish pan-cooked dish of eggs with tomatoes and green peppers, made heartier with slices of sucuk, a spiced Turkish sausage. The vegetables soften into a juicy base while the eggs are stirred in and left tender; the sausage adds a savoury, warmly spiced flavour and a richer bite.
In Turkey it is a familiar breakfast, served hot in the pan with bread for scooping and often accompanied by tea. Elsewhere, it also makes a satisfying brunch or informal supper with crusty bread. Eggs and sausage contribute protein, while the sausage and cooking fat make the dish relatively rich; a 100 g portion has 8.5 g of protein. Use less sucuk and oil for a lighter version, or add a fresh salad alongside.
Selected: 100 g
155
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
11.1g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 13% · Protein 22% · Fat 65%
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
Biotin
8.5µg · 28% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% 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 155 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
4.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.6:1).
Menemen with Sucuk is a Turkish skillet dish of eggs cooked with tomatoes, peppers and sucuk, a seasoned sausage. It is commonly eaten for breakfast and served straight from the pan with bread.
To make Menemen with Sucuk, brown sliced sucuk in a pan, then cook the peppers and tomatoes in its rendered fat. Add beaten or cracked eggs and stir gently until they are softly set.
Sucuk is a cured, heavily seasoned Turkish sausage, traditionally made with beef and flavored with spices such as garlic and paprika. In Menemen with Sucuk, it is sliced and browned before the eggs go into the pan.
No, Menemen with Sucuk is not the same as shakshuka. Both combine eggs and tomatoes, but Turkish menemen typically stirs the eggs into the vegetables, while shakshuka often cooks eggs whole in a spiced tomato sauce; sucuk gives this version its distinct flavor.
Add the sucuk before the eggs in Menemen with Sucuk. Browning it first releases its seasoned fat and flavor into the pan, which can then be used to cook the peppers and tomatoes.
Menemen with Sucuk can be mildly or noticeably spicy, depending on the sucuk and peppers used. For a milder pan, choose a less spicy sausage and sweet peppers; the dish does not have to be hot.
Crusty bread is a classic partner for Menemen with Sucuk, since it soaks up the soft eggs and tomato juices. For a fuller Turkish-style breakfast, serve it with olives, cheese and tea.
You can add onions to Menemen with Sucuk, although recipes differ on whether menemen should include them. If using onion, cook it until soft before adding the peppers and tomatoes so it is tender by the time the eggs set.
Menemen with Sucuk tastes best when the eggs are cooked just before serving. You can slice the sucuk and chop the vegetables ahead, but keep them chilled and cook the eggs in the pan at mealtime to avoid a dry, overcooked result.
Refrigerate leftover Menemen with Sucuk in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving the egg dish out for a long time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, as repeated heating can make the eggs rubbery.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.