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Turkish Eggs (Çılbır) with Herbed Greek Yoghurt
Breakfast

Turkish Eggs (Çılbır) with Herbed Greek Yoghurt

20 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • eggs (at room temperature)Other4 pieces
  • Greek yoghurt (good quality, full fat)Dairy400 g
  • fresh dill (finely chopped, plus extra to serve)Produce15 g
  • fresh parsley (finely chopped, plus extra to serve)Produce15 g
  • garlic (grated (or garlic powder), optional)Produce1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g
  • honey (half a teaspoon)Pantry3 ml
  • butter (salted, or add salt if unsalted)Dairy50 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • sesame seeds (optional, to serve)Nuts & seeds5 g
  • avocado (sliced, to serve)Produce1 piece
  • sourdough bread (sliced, toasted)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

608kcal

Carbs
45 g
Proteins
23 g
Fat
38 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • small saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the herbed yoghurt

    • Spoon the Greek yoghurt into a bowl.
    • Add the chopped dill, parsley, salt, grated garlic and honey.
    • Stir well to combine and set aside (it can be prepped in advance).
    Step 1
  2. Melt the spiced butter

    • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
    • Stir in the red pepper flakes and paprika.
    Step 2
  3. Boil the eggs

    • Bring a saucepan of water to a rolling boil and carefully add the eggs.
    • Cook for 7 minutes for jammy yolks.
    • Transfer straight into ice water to stop the cooking, then peel once cool.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble and serve

    • Spread the herbed yoghurt on plates and top with the halved eggs.
    • Pour the warm spiced butter over the eggs.
    • Finish with extra dill, parsley and sesame seeds, and serve with avocado and toasted sourdough.
    Step 4