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Turkish Eggs

Try Turkish Eggs, also called Cilbir: poached eggs served on garlic yogurt with with Aleppo-pepper butter. It's high-protein and a satisfying brunch!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 small garlic clove finely grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar for poaching water
  • 4 large eggs
  • Warm crusty bread or pita for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, grated garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, and the chopped dill until smooth. Divide the mixture between two shallow serving bowls, spreading it out to create a thick bed for the eggs.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it foams, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the Aleppo pepper and paprika, and cook 20–30 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Crack each egg into a small fine mesh sieve over a small bowl. Allow the liquidy egg whites to drain. Then transfer each egg to four individual ramekins.
  • Fill a deep skillet with 3 inches of water and bring it just to a gentle simmer (small bubbles, not a rolling boil). Stir in the vinegar. Swirl the water to create a vortex, gently slide in each egg, and cook 3 minutes for a runny yolk (3½ to 4 minutes for medium). Lift out with a slotted spoon, letting excess water drain.
  • Nestle two poached eggs onto the yogurt in each bowl. Drizzle the hot chili-butter evenly over the eggs and yogurt and garnish with extra dill. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita for scooping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2eggs | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 362mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1387IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 2mg

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