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.

Prep Time
35 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 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
While the eggplant is grilling, thinly slice the sucuk, dice the red bell pepper and onion, and mince the garlic.
~5 min - 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
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
Add the chopped grilled eggplant to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
~3 min - 6
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs with salt and pepper.
~1 min - 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
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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