Dairy-Free Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Tomatoes)
A flavorful and vibrant Turkish breakfast dish featuring scrambled tomatoes, peppers, and spices, made entirely dairy and egg-free.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- about 790 g Canned Diced Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chickpea Flour
- 1/4 cup Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add chopped bell peppers and onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 5Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6In a small bowl, whisk together chickpea flour and water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the tomato mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency.
- 7Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley (optional).
Substitutions
Eggs → Chickpea Flour + Water
Provides binding and thickening without eggs.
Dairy → Olive Oil
Replaces dairy butter
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