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Easy Turkish Eggs
5 from 6 votes

Easy Turkish Eggs

Turkish eggs is a delicious, easy and healthy breakfast consisting of a soft egg served over garlicky yogurt with smoky, spicy butter.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 egg
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh herbs parsley/dill

Instructions

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  1. Spoon the yogurt into a small bowl then grate the garlic in.
  2. Season with a pinch of salt then stir to combine.
  3. In a small skillet or pan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter then add the chilli flakes and smoked paprika.
  4. Cook for a minute until the butter is melted and foamy then remove from the heat.
  5. In a separate pan, fry the eggs in a tablespoon of olive oil until done to your preference.
  6. If poaching eggs, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Crack in fresh eggs and allow to poach to your preference. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon.
  7. Divide the yogurt mixture between two serving bowls then add the eggs and drizzle over a few tablespoons of the spicy butter.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and dill then serve immediately with pita bread or flatbread of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 393mg (16%) Potassium 110mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1861IU (37%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 393mg 16%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1861IU 37%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.