Turkish Menemen Eggs Pizza (Printable Copy)

A vibrant fusion combining Turkish menemen flavors with a crispy thin pizza crust, ideal for brunch or dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust (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 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

→ For Assembly

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) 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 the onion and both bell peppers, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Crack the eggs directly into the skillet and stir gently, cooking until softly scrambled and just set but still creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
05 - Place the pizza crust on parchment paper and brush lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Spoon the menemen mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a small border. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
07 - Transfer the pizza with parchment paper carefully to the preheated stone or tray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is crisp and the topping bubbles.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy but takes just 40 minutes from empty skillet to the table.
  • You get that comforting scrambled egg texture with the satisfying crunch of a crispy pizza crust underneath.
  • The feta and fresh parsley make it feel special without any real fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the pizza stone or tray—cold surfaces make for a soggy bottom instead of that satisfying crunch.
  • Keep the egg heat low once they go in; scrambled eggs can turn rubbery in seconds if the temperature gets away from you.
  • If using a store-bought crust, let it come to room temperature first so the bottom cooks evenly with the topping.
03 -
  • The secret to creamy eggs is cooking them low and slow, then stopping just before they look fully set—carryover heat does the rest.
  • If you're making your own pizza dough, thin and crispy works better here than thick and chewy, which would fight with the soft topping.
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