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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt

Savory Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt for a Breakfast Delight

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt is a delicious breakfast dish featuring poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and spiced butter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 small lemon fresh lemon juice squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or fresh mint as a substitute
  • to taste kosher salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
For Serving
  • 2 slices pita or crusty bread for dipping
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or chili flakes/paprika

Equipment

  • Medium-sized Bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
  2. Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar, then crack in the eggs and poach for about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add Aleppo pepper and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Set aside.
  4. Spread equal portions of herbed yogurt in shallow bowls, place poached eggs on top, and drizzle with spiced butter. Garnish with dill or mint leaves.
  5. Serve with crusty bread or pita for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh eggs for best poaching results. Prepare yogurt in advance for best flavor.

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