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Turkish Eggs Recipe

A delicious and simple Turkish breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, yogurt, and spiced butter.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 2 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  • 2. Crack the eggs into separate small bowls.
  • 3. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water and gently slide the eggs into the water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes.
  • 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture onto serving plates.
  • 5. In a small pan, melt the butter and add the paprika. Cook until the butter is foamy and the paprika is fragrant.
  • 6. Using a slotted spoon, remove the poached eggs from the water and place them on top of the yogurt mixture.
  • 7. Drizzle the paprika butter over the eggs and yogurt. Serve immediately.

Notes:

For a bit of extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of fresh dill or parsley on top.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Breakfast, Eggs, Yogurt
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