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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Bliss

This quick and delightful recipe for Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce is a savory breakfast that impresses with its rich flavors and simplicity.
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 or regular yogurt or dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or parsley or chives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint can be omitted
For the Poached Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs organic or free-range preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar any vinegar works, white recommended
For Serving
  • 2 slices Pita or Crusty Bread any bread including gluten-free
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt or standard salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper or standard pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Small pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • paper towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and a pinch of kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with water and add vinegar, then bring to a gentle simmer. Crack eggs into small bowls, carefully sliding into the water. Poach for about 3 minutes until whites are set.
  3. In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper and let it sizzle for about 30 seconds.
  4. Spread herbed yogurt onto each plate, place poached eggs on top, and drizzle with spiced butter sauce. Garnish with additional herbs.
  5. Serve with bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

To keep the eggs perfectly poached, maintain stable water temperature. Use fresh herbs for better flavor. Remove butter from heat before it burns.

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