Pistachio Turkish Eggs
Let’s talk about the dreamiest savory breakfast you didn’t know you needed: pistachio Turkish eggs. Think rich, velvety yogurt infused with garlic and pistachio butter, topped with soft poached eggs, warm paprika butter, and crispy chopped pistachios. This might just be the most luxurious version of Turkish cilbir you’ll ever taste—and it’s way easier to make than it looks.
Servings: 1
Calories: 410.7kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g Large Brown Eggs (Vital Farms)
Pistachio Yogurt:
- 113 g 0% Fat Greek Yogurt (Fage)
- 7 g Pistachio Paste (Gusto Etna)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
Paprika Butter:
- 7 g Light Butter (Smart Balance)
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- Pinch of Salt & Pepper
Toppings:
- 7 g Fat Free Feta (Athenos)
- Red Crushed Pepper
- 4 g Pistachios (chopped (Wonderful))
- Microgreens
Pair with:
- 45 g Protein White Bread
Instructions
Poached Eggs:
- Crack an egg into a sieve and let any excess egg whites flow out.100 g (2) Large Brown Eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a slow boil. You can use traditional whirlpool methods of poaching eggs I love to use this little silicone egg poacher I got from Amazon. Place it in your pot and pour in the egg. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes and then use a slotted ladle to remove. Repeat for second egg.
Pistachio Yogurt:
- In a mixing bowl, add in your yogurt, pistachio butter, and garlic. Add 1-2 tsps of water accordingly to achieve desired consistency. Mix until smooth.113 g (0.5 cups) 0% Fat Greek Yogurt, 7 g (0.5 tbsp) Pistachio Paste, 1 tsp Minced Garlic
Paprika Butter:
- In a small bowl, add butter, paprika, salt & pepper. Microwave for 15-20 seconds. Then mix until smooth.7 g (0.5 tbsp) Light Butter, 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika, Pinch of Salt & Pepper
Toppings:
- Add yogurt to serving bowl and top with poached eggs. Drizzle on the paprika butter.
- Top with feta, red crushed pepper, chopped pistachios, and microgreens.7 g (0.5 tbsp) Fat Free Feta, Red Crushed Pepper, 4 g (1 tsp) Pistachios, Microgreens
- Pair with toasted bread and enjoy.45 g (1 slice) Protein White Bread
Nutrition Information
Pistachio Turkish Eggs
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
410.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
19.7
g
30
%
Saturated Fat
4.5
g
28
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.3
g
Cholesterol
377.3
mg
126
%
Sodium
578.6
mg
25
%
Potassium
462.8
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
7.2
g
30
%
Sugar
3.9
g
4
%
Protein
38.4
g
77
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.