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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt for a Cozy Breakfast Twist

Discover the rich and comforting flavors of Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt, a savory breakfast delight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 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 cup Fresh Lemon Juice juice of half a lemon
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or parsley/chives if needed
  • optional Fresh Mint
  • to taste Kosher Salt or sea salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or ghee/olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper or red pepper flakes
For Serving
  • to taste Pita or Crusty Bread
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pan
  • small saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • ramekin

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of half a fresh lemon, one minced garlic clove, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Fill a saucepan with about 3 inches of water and add 2 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar. Heat until gentle simmer. Crack each large egg into a small ramekin and carefully slide it into the simmering water. Poach for about 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny. Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  4. Spread a generous layer of herbed yogurt in shallow bowls. Place poached eggs on top and drizzle with spiced butter sauce. Garnish with chopped dill or mint and flaky sea salt.
  5. Serve warm with pita or crusty bread for scooping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Poached eggs can be prepared in advance and reheated gently.

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