Turkish Eggs
Turkish Eggs is a easy Middle Eastern recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by The Lagom Chef on YouTube.
Prep: 12 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 22 min
Cost: $17.25 total, $4.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt (full‑fat or Greek for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, then melted)
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo Chili Flakes (mild, fruity heat)
- 1 pinch Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar (adds brightness)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 slices Bread Slices (leftover) (any sturdy bread; toasted)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients & Equipment
Measure out yogurt, butter, Aleppo chili flakes, salt, vinegar, herbs and bread. Set out the saucepan, mixing bowl, whisk, spoon and toaster.
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Melt Butter with Flavorings
Place the butter in the small saucepan over low heat. When just melted, stir in the pinch of salt and the teaspoon of vinegar. Remove from heat as soon as the mixture is smooth.
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Temperature: low
Combine Yogurt and Butter Mixture
In the mixing bowl, add the cup of yogurt. Slowly pour the warm butter‑vinegar mixture while whisking to create a smooth, creamy spread.
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Add Heat and Season
Stir in the Aleppo chili flakes and taste. Add a tiny extra pinch of salt if needed.
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Toast the Bread
Toast the bread slices until lightly golden and warm (about 2 minutes). You may use a toaster, oven, or grill pan.
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Temperature: medium
Assemble & Garnish
Spread a generous spoonful of the yogurt‑butter mixture onto each toast. Sprinkle chopped parsley (or your chosen herb) over the top.
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Serve Immediately
Arrange the topped toasts on a serving plate and enjoy while warm.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan with plant‑based butter and dairy‑free yogurt
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 17, 2026








