Turkish Menemen Eggs Pizza (Printable)

A flavorful blend of eggs, peppers, and tomatoes served on a thin, crispy pizza crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust (approx. 12 inches)

→ Menemen Topping

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 - 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

→ Assemble

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a pizza stone or baking tray inside to heat.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced bell peppers; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Crack eggs directly into the skillet. Stir gently and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are softly scrambled and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Place the pizza crust onto parchment paper and brush evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Spread the menemen mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a small border. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
07 - Transfer the pizza with parchment paper onto the preheated stone or tray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until crust is crisp and topping bubbles.
08 - Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 40 minutes, making it ideal for when you want something substantial without spending your whole afternoon cooking.
  • The contrast between creamy scrambled eggs and crisp pizza crust creates a texture that keeps surprising you with every bite.
  • It's naturally vegetarian but feels so flavor-forward that no one will miss meat.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the eggs—they'll continue cooking slightly on the hot pizza crust, so aim for them to still look a touch underdone in the skillet.
  • Keep your oven temperature steady; if it's not truly preheated, the crust won't crisp properly and you'll end up with a chewy base instead.
03 -
  • Use fresh, quality ingredients—this dish is simple enough that each component tastes, so mediocre tomatoes or olive oil will show.
  • If your crust is thick, pre-bake it for 3 to 4 minutes before adding the topping so the bottom crisps without the filling drying out.
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