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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Bliss

Experience the rich flavors of Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce, a delightful breakfast that's both easy to make and gluten-free.
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
  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt Provides a creamy and tangy base
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Adds richness
  • 0.5 large fresh lemon juice Balance creaminess
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill and extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped
  • to taste kosher salt Enhances flavors
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 large eggs Two per serving
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Helps poach eggs nicely
For Serving
  • 2 slices pita or crusty bread Perfect for soaking up the yogurt and eggs
  • to taste flaky sea salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Spiced Butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Makes the base of the rich sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper Adds a mild kick

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Medium-sized Saucepan
  • Paper Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of whole milk Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, and a pinch of kosher salt until smooth and creamy. Set this luscious herbed yogurt aside.
  2. Fill a medium-sized saucepan with water to about 3 inches deep and add 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar. Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Crack each egg into a small bowl before gently sliding it into the simmering water. Poach the eggs for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Spoon a generous portion of the herbed yogurt onto shallow bowls, place two poached eggs on top, drizzle with spiced butter, garnish with extra dill or mint, and serve with pita or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare the herbed yogurt a day ahead for a flavor boost, use the freshest eggs possible, and opt for thick crusty bread for optimal dipping.

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