The Ultimate High Protein Menemen | Easy 10-Minute Breakfast

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Serving: 2

Ingredients:

Eggs & Cheese

• 3 whole eggs
• 50g feta cheese (crumbled)

Veggies & Aromatics

• 1 green pepper (diced)
• 1 red pepper (diced)
• 3 medium tomatoes (peeled & diced)
• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Pantry & Seasoning

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt, black pepper & pul biber (chili flakes)
• 2 toasted sourdough slices (for serving)

Step-by-Step Instructions (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

1. Sauté Peppers:
   • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced green and red peppers, sautéing for 2 minutes until they start to soften.
2. Simmer Tomato Sauce:
   • Add the peeled and diced tomatoes, salt, and pul biber (chili flakes) to the skillet. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a rich, glossy sauce.
3. Incorporate Feta & Eggs:
   • Scatter the crumbled feta cheese evenly across the pan.
   • Crack the eggs directly into the sauce. Gently swirl the egg whites through the tomato mixture while keeping the yolks creamy and intact.
4. Finish & Serve:
   • Remove the pan from the heat while the eggs are still soft and glossy.
   • Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately with warm, toasted sourdough slices for dipping!

Chef Tips for Success

• Tomato Prep Secret: Peeled tomatoes make a massive difference in texture. Blanching and peeling them beforehand ensures your sauce turns silky and glossy without tough skins getting in the way.
• The Yolk Consistency: Keep your heat on medium-low when adding the eggs. Swirling only the whites lets you cook the base evenly while preserving luscious, liquid gold yolks for dipping your sourdough.
• Quality Feta Matters: Use a good-quality block of feta cheese rather than pre-crumbled varieties. Real feta crumbles better and melts slightly into the warm tomato sauce, creating a rich, creamy depth of flavor.
• The Bread Pairing: Toast your sourdough slices just before serving so they are hot, crispy on the outside, and ready to soak up every last drop of the rich Mediterranean sauce.