Turkish Eggs with Chile Butter and Whipped Feta
by Tieghan Gerard
breakfastNULL
Yield: 3 servingsPrep: PT15MCook: PT15MTotal: PT30M
Ingredients
produce
- 1avocado(sliced)
- 1Persian cucumber(thinly sliced)
- 1 clovegarlic(minced or grated)
- 1 cuptender herbs
- 4 cupsbaby spinach and arugula(mixed)
- 1lemon zest and juice(zested and juiced)
protein
- 4eggs(large)
dairy
- 6 ouncesfeta cheese
- 2 tablespoonssalted butter
- 1/4 cupGreek yogurt(plain)
pantry staple
- 2 tablespoonseverything bagel spice
- 1/3 cupextra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
Instructions
- To make the whipped feta, combine the feta and Greek yogurt in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of pepper and pulse to combine. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and fry to your liking. Remove them to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil, garlic, and greens. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat and add lemon zest, juice, herbs, and cucumber. Toss to combine.
- To make the chile butter, melt together the butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and paprika in a small saucepan.
- To serve, spread the whipped feta in serving bowls, add the eggs, wilted greens, and avocado. Sprinkle the avocado with everything spice and spoon chile butter over the eggs. Enjoy!