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Turkish Menemen with Poached Eggs, White Beans & Herb-Crisp Whole Grain Toast

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Turkish Menemen with Poached Eggs, White Beans & Herb-Crisp Whole Grain Toast

A vibrant Turkish breakfast scramble featuring poached eggs nestled in a savory tomato-pepper medley with creamy white beans, finished with crispy herb-infused olive oil drizzle and charred whole grain toast. Rich, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

  • 8 whole large eggs, for poaching
  • 1 1/2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 medium roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, for poaching water
  • 8 slices whole grain bread, for toasting
  • 1/2 whole lemon, for zest and juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute until fragrant.

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