Menemen (Keto)
Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomato, Pepper, and Feta
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Turkish breakfast dish consisting of scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. Often enriched with sucuk (spicy beef sausage) or feta cheese. Traditionally served with bread for dipping, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, onion, olive oil, butter, sucuk (optional), feta cheese (optional), spices (red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt).
Optional tweaks
Specify no bread on the side. If adding sucuk, confirm it's sugar-free (most are).
Watch out for
Minimal, but some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the tomato base. Crucial to ensure no bread is served.
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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