Spinach menemen recipe

Spinach menemen

Rustle up this Turkish-inspired breakfast dish, made with chunks of crispy chorizo, sweet baby spinach and perfectly runny eggs. Adding red chilli and a pinch of smoked paprika brings a gorgeous warmth to this easy, one-pan brunch recipe.

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  • Serves 2
  • 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
  • 484 calories / serving

  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 50g chorizo, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 75g greens, sliced
  • 150g baby spinach leaves
  • 3 tbsp double cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 75g feta, sliced
  • handful dill leaves, chopped
  • ½ red chilli, seeded and finely sliced
  • pinch smoked paprika

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Each serving contains

Energy
2005kJ 484.0kcal
24%
Fat
40g
high57%
Saturates
17g
high87%
Salt
2.9g
high48%
Sugars
8g
low9%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 10.2gProtein 24.5gFibre 5.0g

Method

  1. In a pan, dry-fry the chorizo until crisp. Set aside until needed.
  2. Heat the oil in the same pan. Add the onion and fry, over a low heat, for 5 mins, until softened. Stir in the garlic and spices and cook for a further 2 mins.
  3. Stir in the greens and season. Cover and cook for 1 min, then uncover and continue cooking for 3 mins more. Fold through the spinach until just wilted.
  4. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Make 2 hollows in the mixture and crack an egg into each. Scatter over the chorizo, feta, dill, chilli and paprika. Cook gently for 8 mins, or until the whites have set.
      • For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
      • As part of a healthy balanced diet, we recommend this recipe for a special occasion or treat.

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