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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt: A Cozy Breakfast Delight

Experience the comfort of Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt, a gluten-free breakfast that combines creamy, garlicky yogurt, silky poached eggs, and spiced butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt or any plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 0.5 medium fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint or parsley
  • 1 pinch kosher salt or sea salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 2 large eggs preferably free-range or organic
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar or lemon juice
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine as a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes or paprika

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • small pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • ramekin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with water and stir in distilled white vinegar. Heat over medium until it simmers. Crack eggs into ramekins and gently slide into the water, poaching for about 3 minutes.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a small pan. Stir in Aleppo pepper and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. Spread the herbed yogurt in shallow bowls, place poached eggs on top, drizzle with spiced butter, and garnish with herbs and flaky salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Make-Ahead: The herbed yogurt can be prepared a day in advance. Carefully reheat poached eggs in warm water before serving.

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