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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt for a Cozy Brunch Delight

Delight in Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt, a quick gluten-free brunch recipe that combines poached eggs and savory yogurt.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice bottled works in a pinch
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley/mint
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint or cilantro
  • 1 pinch kosher salt or sea salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar or any mild vinegar
For Serving
  • 2 pieces pita or crusty bread for dipping
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt or regular salt
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or salted butter omit extra salt
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with 3 inches of water and add distilled white vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Crack eggs into small bowls, then slide them into simmering water. Poach for about 3 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny. Remove with slotted spoon.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add Aleppo pepper, stir continuously for a minute, then remove from heat.
  5. On a serving plate, spread the herbed yogurt, place poached eggs, drizzle with spiced butter, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover yogurt in the fridge for up to 3 days. Poached eggs can be reheated by immersion in warm water.

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