{"id":"menemen_a62c2fd7c2","slug":"menemen","title":"Menemen","description":"A classic Turkish breakfast dish consisting of eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers, traditionally served in a metal skillet with crusty bread.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tbsp olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"extra virgin","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 green peppers, finely chopped","name":"Green Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"Sivri or Anaheim peppers are ideal","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced","name":"Tomato","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled and diced","notes":"ripe tomatoes work best","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"","notes":"large","group":"protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/4 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp red pepper flakes","name":"Red Pepper Flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"flakes","notes":"Pul biber/Aleppo pepper","group":"seasoning","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or traditional copper skillet over medium heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the finely chopped green peppers to the pan and sauté until they soften, about 5 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the finely chopped green peppers","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and most of their juice has evaporated.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Crack the eggs directly into the pan. Stir gently to break the yolks and swirl them into the tomato mixture, but do not over-scramble. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly moist.","group":"Cooking","title":"Crack the eggs directly","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat immediately and serve with fresh bread.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from heat immediately","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Menemen is best enjoyed when the eggs are still slightly runny. It is traditionally eaten directly from the pan using pieces of fresh bread as a scoop.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute","simmer"],"equipment":["skillet","wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","mediterranean"],"allergens":["eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"A generous breakfast for two"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Not recommended as the texture of the eggs changes."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, though the eggs will become rubbery.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pan over low heat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmenemen_a62c2fd7c2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e9e71400-16af-40b7-bac9-bd5fd60261a7","imageAlt":"Menemen — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["turkish breakfast","eggs","tomatoes","vegetarian","healthy","quick"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Menemen","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:18:02.366Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:18:02.366Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_93cd8cc1d5","slug":"foul-mudammas-egyptian-b0a2d1a5","title":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans","description":"A traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean breakfast staple made from slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and high-quality olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","mediterranean","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_93cd8cc1d5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f51ba9c-cd23-448e-9c6a-c10cf077e07d","imageAlt":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans — recipe cover","tags":["fava beans","egyptian breakfast","healthy","high protein","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_e90a4fd311","slug":"kagianas","title":"Kagianas","description":"A traditional Greek breakfast delight featuring vine-ripened tomatoes and creamy feta cheese scrambled with fresh eggs for a Mediterranean start to your day.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e90a4fd311%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b290bd3d-1e1d-42f8-8a20-bcfda19a5c6e","imageAlt":"Kagianas — recipe cover","tags":["eggs","tomato","feta","greek","mediterranean","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_05b3803820","slug":"yogurt-with-honey","title":"Yogurt with Honey","description":"A creamy and nutritious Mediterranean staple featuring thick Greek yogurt drizzled with golden honey and topped with crunchy walnuts.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_05b3803820%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d3ada203-2be2-41f4-b9ee-23856051fabb","imageAlt":"Yogurt with Honey — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","high protein","quick","mediterranean diet","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":3}]}