Turkish Eggs
With a yogurt sauce, smoked spicy butter and poached eggs, these Turkish Eggs are a delicious breakfast or lunch option that is quick and easy to make.
Servings: 1 - 2
Calories: 606kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large fresh eggs very fresh for best results
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic minced, optional
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- Fresh herbs we used parsley and thyme, chopped, for garnish
- Toast for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with minced garlic. Set aside.
- Fill a deep skillet or pot with water and bring to a gentle simmer (not boiling).
- Crack each egg into a small bowl (to avoid breaking the yolk).
- Create a whirlpool in the water with a spoon, then gently slide the egg into the center. The swirling water helps the white wrap around the yolk.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes for runny yolks. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.
- In your cast iron pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the smoked paprika and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not burn!).
- Spread the yogurt mixture onto the cast iron pan or serving plates.
- Place the poached eggs on top.
- Drizzle the spiced butter over the eggs and yogurt.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and extra chili flakes and serve with toast if desired.
Notes
- The toast/bread is not included in the nutritional value.
- Make sure you are using really fresh eggs, thats they key.
- Serve with a crust bread or toast to soak everything up and to use as a vessel.
- This is best eaten when it is first made.
- You can use regular yogurt, but you are going to want to strain it really well to make it thick.
- You can make this vegan by swapping eggs for tofu scramble, use plant-based yogurt, and vegan butter.
- Heat the butter gently to avoid burning the paprika.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 453mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3161IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg