Description
Turkish Eggs is a delicious poached egg recipe served with seasoned Greek yogurt and spiced butter, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Carefully crack the eggs into the simmering water, one at a time.
- Poach the eggs for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the red pepper flakes and ground cumin, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, season the Greek yogurt with salt and black pepper to taste and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Spread a generous dollop of the seasoned yogurt onto each plate.
- Carefully place a poached egg on top of the yogurt.
- Drizzle the spiced butter over the eggs, ensuring to include the red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- This dish can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Turkish Eggs, Poached Eggs, Greek Yogurt, Breakfast Recipe