Description
Experience a culinary journey with this Delightful Turkish Eggs with Greek Yogurt recipe. Perfectly poached eggs sit atop creamy Greek yogurt, drizzled with fragrant spiced olive oil. This dish is not only beautiful but also offers a delightful harmony of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh eggs
- 1 cup thick full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and spread it evenly on a serving plate.
- Bring water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan. Crack each egg into small bowls and gently slide them into the water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- In a small skillet over low heat, warm the olive oil and add smoked paprika. Stir until fragrant, about one minute.
- Carefully lift each poached egg with a slotted spoon and place them on the yogurt base. Drizzle with the spiced olive oil.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, then season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg