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Smoked Eggplant and Sucuk Scramble

A hearty and flavorful Turkish breakfast dish featuring smoky grilled eggplant combined with spicy sucuk sausage and scrambled eggs. This satisfying meal is perfect for a leisurely weekend morning, offering a delightful balance of textures and savory notes.

Smoked Eggplant and Sucuk Scramble

Prep Time

35 min

Difficulty

Medium

Servings

2

Calories

350 kcal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Pierce the eggplant all over with a fork and grill for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until softened and charred. Let cool slightly, then peel and finely chop the flesh.

    ~25 min
  2. 2

    While the eggplant is grilling, thinly slice the sucuk, dice the red bell pepper and onion, and mince the garlic.

    ~5 min
  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sucuk slices and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and slightly crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.

    ~8 min
  4. 4

    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

    ~8 min
  5. 5

    Add the chopped grilled eggplant to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.

    ~3 min
  6. 6

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs with salt and pepper.

    ~1 min
  7. 7

    Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with the eggplant mixture. Add the cooked sucuk back into the skillet. Cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until the eggs are set but still moist.

    ~5 min
  8. 8

    Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • For an extra smoky flavor, you can char the eggplant directly over an open gas burner flame before grilling. Be careful and use tongs.
  • Serve this scramble with crusty bread for dipping, and a side of Turkish yogurt or a simple tomato and cucumber salad.

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