Turkish Menemen Eggs Pizza (Printable)

Scrambled eggs with peppers and tomatoes on a thin, crispy pizza crust for a vibrant fusion dish.

# Components:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust, approximately 12 inches

→ Menemen Topping

02 - 2 tbsp 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 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - ½ tsp ground cumin
10 - ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 - 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
13 - 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

→ Assemble

14 - 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing crust

# Directions:

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. Sauté the onion and bell peppers until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
03 - Add chopped tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Crack eggs directly into the skillet and stir gently until soft scrambled and just set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Place the pizza crust on parchment paper and lightly brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Evenly spoon the menemen mixture over the crust, leaving a small border. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
07 - Transfer the pizza with the 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 less than an hour and tastes like you spent the whole morning cooking.
  • One dish that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without apology.
  • The feta and fresh herbs make it feel special without requiring any special skills.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the eggs—they continue cooking a little in the oven, so pull them off the heat when they still look slightly underdone.
  • A hot pizza stone makes all the difference between a soggy bottom and a genuinely crispy crust that shatters when you bite it.
03 -
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, a preheated cast-iron skillet or heavy baking sheet works beautifully and heats up faster.
  • Taste the menemen mixture before it hits the crust—season boldly because the eggs are blank canvas that need confident seasoning.
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