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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Bliss

Experience the delight of Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce, a comforting brunch dish bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Greek Yogurt substitute with regular yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil avocado oil can work as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice lime juice serves as an alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic roasted garlic offers a milder twist
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill try mint or parsley for a different flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt sea salt is a perfectly good replacement
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs two eggs per person are recommended; swap for ‘nduja or bacon for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar helps achieve perfectly poached eggs
For the Spiced Butter Drizzle
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter ghee or olive oil makes for a great dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper red pepper flakes or smoked paprika can be used for a different kick

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • small pan
  • ramekins
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine whole milk Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, and kosher salt. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with water, add distilled white vinegar, and bring to a gentle simmer. Crack eggs into ramekins and slide them into the water. Poach for about 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  3. In a small pan over low heat, melt unsalted butter, then add Aleppo pepper and stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant, not browned. Remove from heat.
  4. Spread herbed yogurt in shallow bowls, gently place two poached eggs on top, and drizzle with warm spiced butter.
  5. Garnish with extra dill or flaky sea salt and serve immediately with warm pita or crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish celebrates the delightful flavors of Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce in every luscious bite. Enjoy crafting this brunch masterpiece!

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