Turkish Menemen Eggs Pizza (View Print Version)

Vibrant menemen eggs with peppers and tomatoes on a crisp thin pizza crust, ideal for brunch or dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust (approximately 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

→ Assembly

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a pizza stone or baking tray inside to heat.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced green and red bell peppers; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Incorporate finely chopped tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and sauce thickens slightly.
04 - Reduce heat to low, crack eggs directly into the skillet, and stir gently. Cook 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 on the parchment paper to the preheated stone or tray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until crust is crisp and topping bubbles.
08 - Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a Turkish home kitchen decided to have a conversation with Italian comfort food.
  • You can prep the topping while the oven heats, so it comes together faster than calling for delivery.
  • The creamy scrambled eggs stay tender under the crust instead of turning rubbery—a texture revelation.
02 -
  • The eggs must stay creamy and soft—if you cook them fully in the skillet, they'll toughen further in the oven and lose the tender quality that makes this dish special.
  • Don't skip preheating the pizza stone or tray; cold surfaces mean the bottom won't crisp, and your topping will slide around like it's on ice.
03 -
  • If your eggs are setting too quickly in the pan, remove it from heat entirely while stirring—carryover heat will finish them gently.
  • Using homemade pizza dough gives you complete control over thickness and crispness, but store-bought crusts deliver reliability and save 30 minutes of your time.
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