Cilbir (Turkish Eggs)
A traditional Turkish breakfast of poached eggs atop lemon-garlic yogurt in a rich butter sauce.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs at room temperature
For the Yogurt Cream:
- 1 cup 250g plain Greek yogurt, fat-free
- 1 clove of garlic finely minced (or garlic powder)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
For the Butter Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon light butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked, to taste
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Yogurt Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic (or garlic powder), lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well incorporated. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. Set aside.
- Make the Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the light butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the olive oil and paprika. Stir well to combine. If desired, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Poach the Eggs Using the Glass Trick: Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Coat a heatproof glass dish with a thin layer of oil. Crack an egg into the greased glass dish. Carefully lower the dish into the pot of boiling water, ensuring that it remains submerged. Cover the pot and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain gloriously runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the Turkish Eggs: Divide the prepared yogurt cream evenly between two serving plates, spreading it out into a smooth layer. Gently place two poached eggs on top of the yogurt cream on each plate.
- Drizzle with Butter Sauce: Reheat the butter sauce, if necessary, then drizzle it generously over the poached eggs and yogurt cream.
- Serve: Garnish with additional lemon zest, paprika, and a sprinkle of salt, if desired. Turkish Eggs are best enjoyed immediately.
Notes
Just 1 WW point per serving!
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1.1mg