Turkish Menemen Eggs Pizza (Print Version)

Vibrant spiced eggs with peppers and tomatoes on a crispy thin crust, perfect for brunch or dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust (store-bought or homemade, approximately 12 inches)

→ Menemen Topping

02 - 2 tablespoons 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 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 - 2.1 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

→ Assembly

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and place a pizza stone or baking tray inside to heat.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced bell peppers; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Incorporate chopped tomatoes, paprika, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Lower heat to low, crack eggs directly into the skillet, stir gently and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are softly scrambled and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper.
05 - Place pizza crust on parchment paper and brush evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Spread the menemen mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a small border. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the topping.
07 - Transfer the pizza on parchment to 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's a complete meal that feels more like a celebration than breakfast or dinner.
  • The scrambled eggs stay creamy and custard-like while the crust gets impossibly crisp underneath.
  • You can prep the topping while the oven heats, making it faster than you'd expect for something this impressive.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the eggs in the skillet—they go from creamy-perfect to rubbery in about 30 seconds, and the oven finishes the job.
  • If your crust is thicker than thin, it won't crisp up properly under the wet topping; always choose thin crust for this one.
  • The parchment paper isn't just for convenience—it's essential for getting the bottom to crisp without the topping sliding off.
03 -
  • If you're making this for a crowd, you can prepare the menemen mixture up to 2 hours ahead and reheat it gently just before topping the crust.
  • Use a pizza peel or a large flat spatula to transfer the parchment-lined pizza onto the hot stone—it feels scarier than it is, and you've got parchment as insurance.
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