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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce: A Brunch Treat

This Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce recipe offers a delightful Mediterranean twist for breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Yogurt Base
  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt Substitute with regular yogurt if needed.
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil No substitutes necessary.
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Use vinegar if needed.
  • 1 clove garlic Can be swapped with 1/8 tsp garlic powder.
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill Can substitute with parsley or cilantro.
  • 2 tsp fresh mint Can substitute with basil.
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative.
For the Eggs and Sauce
  • 4 large eggs Vegan option: omit or use tofu.
  • 1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar Key for perfect poaching.
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter Opt for ghee or olive oil if dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper Red pepper flakes can be a substitute.
To Serve
  • 1 pita or crusty bread Gluten-free bread can be an alternative.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • small skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • serving plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a medium saucepan, fill with water and add vinegar, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Poach the eggs for about 3 minutes until the whites are set.
  3. In a small skillet, melt the butter and add Aleppo pepper. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Spread a layer of herbed yogurt on a serving plate, place the poached eggs on top, drizzle with the butter sauce, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Preparing the herbed yogurt a day in advance enhances its flavor. Adjust Aleppo pepper for desired spice level.

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