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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Experience the delightful harmony of silky poached eggs on creamy yogurt, drizzled with spiced butter in this Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Strained yogurt works if Greek is unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Any neutral oil can substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice is a good alternative.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced; garlic powder can suffice in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Fresh mint or dried herb can be used in smaller amounts.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt is an alternative but use with caution.
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 large Large Eggs Pasteurized or organic options are healthier.
  • 1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can also work.
For Serving
  • 4 slices Pita or Crusty Bread Thicker rustic bread also works well.
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Margarine or ghee can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper Red pepper flakes or sweet paprika can be alternatives.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Small Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with water, add vinegar, and heat until just below a simmer. Crack eggs into ramekins and gently slide into water. Poach for about 3 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once bubbling, add Aleppo pepper and let simmer for 1 minute.
  4. Spread herbed yogurt mixture in shallow bowls. Lift poached eggs from water with a slotted spoon, place atop yogurt, and drizzle with spiced butter sauce.
  5. Garnish with fresh dill or mint and a sprinkle of sea salt. Serve with warm bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Herbed yogurt can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor.

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