Turkish Menemen Eggs Pizza (Print View)

Bright peppers and soft eggs atop a crisp thin crust offer a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.

# Components:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust (store-bought or homemade, 12 inches diameter)

→ 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, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste
13 - 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

→ Assembly

15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a pizza stone or baking tray inside to heat.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced bell peppers; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in chopped tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and optional red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Reduce heat to low, crack eggs into the skillet, and stir gently until eggs are softly scrambled and just set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
05 - Place the pizza crust on parchment paper and brush lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Evenly spread the menemen mixture over the crust, leaving a small border. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
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 is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It bridges comfort food and adventure in one dish—pizza dough meets Turkish scrambled eggs without pretension.
  • The whole thing comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for weekend brunch without the stress.
  • One bite tastes warm and homey while still feeling like you're eating something special.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the eggs—they continue cooking in the oven and will turn grainy if you scramble them past creamy.
  • The pizza crust needs to go in hot; a cold oven means a soggy bottom no matter how crispy the top gets.
  • Feta is salty, so taste before adding extra salt to the egg mixture.
03 -
  • Keep your oven hot and your movements quick—the speed you move from stovetop to oven determines whether your crust stays crispy.
  • If your pizza crust is thick, you might need an extra 2–3 minutes in the oven, so keep an eye on it the first time you make it.
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