Menemen

Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish featuring scrambled tomatoes, peppers, and spices, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal. This vegan version is just as satisfying, packed with nutrients and perfect for starting your day.

Ingredients

• Ripe tomatoes - 400 grams, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Chili flakes - optional, to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced green and red bell peppers to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Incorporate the diced tomatoes, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.
6. Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and create a sauce.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
8. If desired, sprinkle with chili flakes for added heat before serving.
9. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in dietary fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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