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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce for Breakfast Bliss

A delightful dish of Turkish eggs combined with creamy yogurt and spiced butter sauce, perfect for a savory breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt A rich, creamy base
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Provides a luxurious texture
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Adds brightness to the yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped
  • 2 tsp Fresh Mint Chopped, optional
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavors
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 Large Eggs Star ingredient providing protein
  • 1 Tbsp Distilled White Vinegar Aids in firming egg whites
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Basis for a decadent sauce
  • 1 tsp Aleppo Pepper Adds warmth and flavor
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • small pan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and salt until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring water and vinegar to a gentle simmer. Crack eggs into small bowls and gently slide them into the water. Poach for about 3 minutes.
  3. In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Spread herbed yogurt in shallow bowls, place poached eggs on top, and drizzle with spiced butter sauce. Garnish with additional dill or mint, and season to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 400mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience, and enjoy with warm, crusty bread.

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