Turkish Menemen Eggs Pizza (Print Version)

A vibrant fusion dish featuring eggs, peppers, and tomatoes on a crispy thin crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust (store-bought or homemade, 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 crumbled feta cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

→ Assemble

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the oven to 425°F and place a pizza stone or baking tray inside to warm.
02 - Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion and diced green and red bell peppers for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Incorporate the chopped tomatoes, paprika, ground cumin, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Lower heat to low, crack the eggs into the skillet, and gently stir until softly scrambled and just set but still creamy, 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 spoon the menemen mixture onto the crust, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
07 - Transfer the pizza on parchment to the preheated stone or tray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is crisp and topping is bubbling.
08 - Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It brings together the comforting warmth of Turkish breakfast and the satisfying crunch of pizza in one plate.
  • The soft, creamy eggs contrast beautifully with the crisp crust, and the feta adds a tangy richness that ties everything together.
  • Its quick enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve guests who want something unexpected.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the eggs in the skillet, they will continue cooking in the oven and you want them to stay creamy, not rubbery.
  • A hot oven and preheated stone are crucial, without them the crust stays soft and the whole dish loses its contrast.
03 -
  • Brush the crust with olive oil before adding the topping, it creates a barrier that keeps the base crisp even under the moist eggs.
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, the direct heat from below makes all the difference in getting that perfect crunchy bottom.
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