POACHED EGGS WITH MINT AND YOGURT

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Fresh eggs, whether purchased at the farmers' market or taken from your own home coop, are a great start to any recipe that calls for eggs. This one is adapted from "The Fresh Egg Cookbook" by Jennifer Trainer Thompson and gives the eggs the unlikely partners of plain Greek yogurt and fresh mint. It's served with pita or flatbread. A strange combination? You won't think so once you've started to eat.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 percent milk fat or whole
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
6 fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon white vinegar
8 eggs
Toasted pita bread or another flatbread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir the yogurt and garlic together. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • When ready to cook, use a large spoon to divide the yogurt on four serving plates, making large dollops. Use the back of a spoon to spread each dollop into a large oval, big enough to hold two eggs.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it foams. Add mint, paprika and red pepper flakes and stir until fragrant. Turn off the heat and keep warm.
  • In a large, deep skillet, combine two inches of water and the vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Crack the eggs gently into the water. Simmer until softly cooked, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out one at a time, holding a paper towel under the spoon to avoid dripping water onto the yogurt. Place two eggs on each plateful of yogurt. Remove mint leaves from the warm spiced butter, then use a spoon to drizzle butter over the eggs. Grind black pepper onto each egg, and serve immediately with hot toasted pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 387 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Ayesha Awan
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I'm going to try making this recipe with different herbs, like basil or cilantro.


Nwonye Promise (Richypromise)
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mint.


minon perera
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I would recommend serving these eggs with a side of fruit or toast.


Nakash Rajput
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Deborah Vogt
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I used plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt and it worked just fine.


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I'm not a big fan of mint, so I omitted it from the recipe. The eggs were still delicious.


Daniel Owusu
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The mint and yogurt sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to poached eggs.


Nyiko Chavangu
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


sabbir ahammad
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my eggs didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.


Malk Osman
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I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to change up your breakfast routine.


SmurgerBurgerDoo
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The eggs were cooked well and the sauce was tasty.


Ib Fofana
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I had some trouble poaching the eggs perfectly, but the recipe is still worth trying.


Chinecherem Favour
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These eggs were a bit too runny for my taste, but the flavor was great.


sara amiri
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I'm not a huge fan of poached eggs, but I really enjoyed these. The mint and yogurt sauce is the perfect complement.


Theophilus Anim
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I was a bit skeptical about the mint and yogurt combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Meer Muhammad
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These eggs were so delicious and easy to make! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Kristie Fontenot
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I've been poaching eggs for years, but this recipe takes it to a whole new level. The mint and yogurt add a refreshing twist that I never would have thought of.