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Bowl of Turkish eggs with poached eggs on yogurt, topped with chili oil, fresh herbs, and served with coarse salt on the side.

Turkish Eggs

Creamy garlicky yogurt topped with perfectly poached eggs, spiced butter, and fresh herbs for an elegant, high-protein brunch.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat, creamy
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated (fresh)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (for seasoning yogurt)
  • 4 large eggs preferably room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar (for poaching eggs)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for spiced sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + pinch cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for spiced butter
  • Chopped fresh herbs for garnish dill, parsley, or mint, optional

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat and melt the butter. Add Aleppo pepper and paprika, stirring for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Crack each egg into a small strainer over a bowl to drain watery egg whites, leaving firmer whites around the yolk. Transfer eggs to individual ramekins.
  4. Fill a medium, wide pot with water and heat until simmering. Stir in the vinegar. Reduce heat to maintain gentle bubbles. Carefully slide each egg from the ramekin into the water, spacing them apart. Cook for 3 minutes for medium-soft yolks. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  5. Spread the garlicky yogurt onto serving plates. Place poached eggs on top, then drizzle with the spiced butter sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 393mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 337mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2265IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Turkish Eggs are indulgent yet wholesome, perfect for a special brunch or high-protein breakfast. The combination of tangy yogurt, silky poached eggs, and spiced butter creates a comforting, flavorful dish that feels effortlessly gourmet.

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