Menemen (Turkish Egg Dish)
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
0 of 9 ready
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion (if using) and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in green pepper and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and excess liquid evaporates.
- 5
Make small wells in the tomato mixture and crack the eggs into them.
- 6
Cover the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until whites set but yolks remain runny, or longer for fully set yolks.
- 7
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
*Pro Tips
- 1
Use low-glycemic tomatoes at peak ripeness for natural sweetness without added sugar
- 2
Cook the vegetables until most liquid is gone to lower the glycemic impact
- 3
Serve with a small slice of whole-grain or seed-rich bread if desired, keeping portion size under 30g carbs
Why It's Diabetic-Friendly
Menemen is low in carbs and high in protein and healthy fats from olive oil, which helps regulate blood glucose. Fresh tomatoes provide fiber and antioxidants, and the dish contains no added sugars.
⚠️ This recipe is AI-generated and screened for general diabetic suitability. It is not medical advice and has not been individually reviewed by a clinician. Ingredient choices and portion sizes affect blood glucose differently for each person — confirm with your doctor or registered dietitian before relying on it, especially if you take insulin or other glucose-lowering medication.
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