Menemen (Domatesli Biberli Yumurta, Ekmeksiz)
Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes & Peppers, No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread (ekmek yok). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A quintessential Turkish breakfast or brunch dish, featuring fluffy scrambled eggs cooked in a rich base of sautéed fresh tomatoes and green peppers, often with onions. Served sizzling in its pan, but eaten without the traditional bread.
Key ingredients
Eggs, fresh tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, olive oil/butter, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes. Optional: Feta or Kasar cheese.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no bread (ekmek yok). Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base. You can also ask for extra butter or olive oil.
Watch out for
High volume of fresh tomatoes and onions can contribute to the carb count. Traditionally served with copious amounts of bread for dipping. Hidden sugar in canned tomato products if used instead of fresh.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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