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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 cups diced fresh peppers (any mix of sweet and chile peppers)
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1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes, or any chili flakes, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups diced or chopped fresh or canned tomato
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella
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4 large eggs
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1/4 cup cilantro leaves
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crusty baguette, for serving
Directions
Melt butter in olive oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onions, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and start to brown around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in oregano, chili flakes, black pepper, and tomato, and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in half the cheese, and as soon as it melts, add the eggs. Break yolks with the tip of a spoon, and stir into the tomato mixture for anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the final texture you want. The longer you stir the eggs, the smoother and creamier your menemen will be. If you prefer larger, identifiable pieces of egg, closer to classic scrambled eggs, then only stir in the eggs briefly.
Cover and cook on low until eggs are as set as you like, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat, and top with remaining cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, and another shake of chili flakes. Top with cilantro, and serve with lots of crusty bread or toast.
John Mitzewich
Chef’s Notes
For something closer to classic scrambled eggs, use 6 instead of 4 eggs, and don’t stir in as thoroughly as shown in the video.
Eggs can also be cracked on top of tomato mixture, and cooked unbroken, similar to shakshuka.
Feta cheese can be used instead, or along with Jack cheese.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
705
Calories
26g
Fat
91g
Carbs
29g
Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
705
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
26g
33%
Saturated Fat
10g
48%
Cholesterol
214mg
71%
Sodium
1586mg
69%
Total Carbohydrate
91g
33%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Total Sugars
12g
Protein
29g
57%
Vitamin C
64mg
71%
Calcium
265mg
20%
Iron
8mg
46%
Potassium
572mg
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
