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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce


  • Author: Emily Parker
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce is a delicious and unique dish. It combines soft eggs with herbed yogurt and a rich butter sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (240g) whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, about ½ a small lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and grated or minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs, recommended 2 per person
  • 1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
  • Pita or crusty bread
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, mint, and salt.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a simmer and add vinegar.
  3. Crack eggs into the simmering water, poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set.
  4. While eggs cook, melt butter in a small pan and add Aleppo pepper.
  5. To serve, place herbed yogurt on a plate, top with poached eggs, drizzle with butter sauce, and garnish with dill.
  6. Serve with pita or crusty bread, and season with flaky sea salt and black pepper.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
  • Poach eggs to your preferred doneness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Poaching
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg

Keywords: Turkish Eggs, Creamy Yogurt, Butter Sauce, Breakfast Recipe