Ingredients
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- 1 large thin pizza crust (store-bought or homemade, approximately 12 inches)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2.1 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a pizza stone or baking tray inside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, paprika, ground cumin, and optional red pepper flakes, simmering for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Reduce heat to low, crack the eggs into the skillet, and stir gently to incorporate, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softly scrambled. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the pizza crust by brushing it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then spread the menemen mixture over the crust and sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy and bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free pizza crust or cauliflower crust. You can also customize the dish by adding cooked spinach or cheeses alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 300mg