Turkish Menemen-Style Shakshuka Breakfast with Smoked Salmon, Roasted Chickpeas & Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

A vibrant Turkish-inspired breakfast featuring poached eggs nestled in a silky tomato-pepper ragout, topped with crispy roasted chickpeas, smoked salmon ribbons, and finished with fragrant herb oil. Served with whole grain pita and charred vegetables for a protein-rich, Mediterranean morning.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided for cooking and herb oil
- 2 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups fresh tomatoes, diced or 1 can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped, divided
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8 whole large eggs
- 1.5 cups canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
- 6 oz smoked salmon


