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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce for Breakfast Bliss

A delightful Turkish breakfast dish with creamy yogurt, perfectly poached eggs, and a spiced butter sauce, perfect for brunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt or low-fat yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or parsley/cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint or omit
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or less table salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs two per serving
  • 1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar optional
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Pita or Crusty Bread for scooping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt for finishing
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or salted
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper or red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Small pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole milk Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with water and add a splash of distilled white vinegar. Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Crack the large eggs into individual ramekins and carefully slide them into the simmering water. Poach the eggs for about 3 minutes.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, gently lift the poached eggs from the water and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. In a small pan over low heat, melt unsalted butter until bubbly and fragrant. Sprinkle in the Aleppo pepper and cook for about 1 minute.
  6. In shallow bowls, spread a generous layer of herbed yogurt at the bottom. Gently place the poached eggs on top.
  7. Drizzle the spiced butter sauce generously over the eggs and garnish with additional fresh herbs and flaky sea salt.
  8. Pair with warm pita or crusty bread and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Poached eggs can be stored in cold water in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

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