Kavurmalı Yumurta

Kavurmalı Yumurta is a delicious Turkish breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with savory sautéed vegetables and spices, offering a delightful taste of Mediterranean flavors. This vegetarian version is hearty and satisfying, perfect for a nourishing start to the day.

Kavurmalı Yumurta
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Turkish
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Bell pepper (red or green) - 1 medium, diced
  • Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
  • Tomato - 1 medium, diced
  • Spinach - 100 grams, chopped
  • Eggs - 4 large
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced bell pepper and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the diced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes until the mixture is well combined.
  5. Mix in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the sautéed vegetables.
  8. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are just set, about 4-5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 370 mg
  • Total Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from eggs, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

Tags

TurkishVegetarianBreakfast