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Dairy-Free Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Tomatoes) recipe by Safe Plated

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.

10m prep + 20m cook4 servings
DAIRY-freeEGG-free
220 cal|7g protein|30g carbs|9g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 28 ounces 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

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add chopped bell peppers and onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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