Superfood Bagel Turkish Eggs (gluten-free & nut-free)

Sometimes, coming up with new and interesting ideas for breakfast (or brunch, or lunch) can be tough. As much as we love a good ol’ bagel with cream cheese, sometimes we need to switch it up and add a little more *spice*.

What are Turkish Eggs?

If you’ve never heard of Turkish eggs (Cilbir), it’s a popular Mediterranean dish consisting of soft poached eggs served on top of savoury yogurt with dill and a homemade chili butter. The gooey yolks and tangy yogurt are then scooped up with some crusty sourdough or pita bread. While this already sounds like heaven (with impressive nutrition to boast!), a little twist that could take it to the next level is to serve it on a delicious bagel packed with superfoods, fibre, and protein!

The Benefits:

Turkish eggs already include a good source of protein from the eggs and the Greek yogurt, the latter of which is packed full of gut-loving probiotics. Adding a Queen Street Bakery Superfood Bagel (we recommend Chia & Flax Seed, but Everything would also be perfect for the garlic lovers out there!) takes the nutrition in this recipe to the next level. 

On top of the extra protein boost, bringing this recipe to 22g of protein, as well as the omega-3 and iron provided by our superfood ingredients, these bagels contain 9 grams of fibre which is a prebiotic that your gut will also thank you for. 

But wait, what is the difference between a probiotic and a prebiotic?

While these terms seem quite similar, they have very different purposes to make for a happy gut. The first thing you need to know is that in your gut, you have something called a microbiome, which essentially means you have millions of bacteria living in your large intestine (and smaller amounts in other areas) at all times. It sounds a little creepy, but these are good bacteria and are a super important part of digesting and processing the food we eat as well as other essential functions for our overall health. 

Probiotic refers to any food or drink that contains active bacterial cultures in it, like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha. The good bacteria in these foods can support your microbiome and increase the number of helpful bacteria in your gut. 

On the other hand, prebiotics are foods that feed the bacteria in your gut, giving them the fuel they need to thrive and do a good job. Prebiotic foods are foods that contain plant fibre, such as the gluten-free oat flour, psyllium husk, chia seeds, and flax seeds found in our Chia & Flax Seed Superfood Bagels. 

Probiotics and prebiotics work best together to ensure your gut microbiota is thriving, so a recipe like these Superfood Bagel Turkish Eggs is a perfect addition to your breakfast routine. Did we mention it tastes delicious as well? Check out the recipe below and give it a try!

1. In a bowl, combine greek yogurt, dill (reserve some for garnish), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
2. Poach or fry 2 eggs until the whites are fully cooked and the yolk is still runny.
3. Add butter, margarine, or oil to a pan with the red pepper flakes and paprika, cook on medium heat until the butter is melted and slightly bubbling while mixing well with the seasonings.
4. Toast Queen Street Bakery Chia & Flax Seed bagel until slightly crispy (this will allow it to hold its shape with the toppings!)
5. Assemble: Top your bagel halves with a generous amount of the greek yogurt mixture, then the eggs, spoon the chili butter on top, and garnish with the remaining chopped dill. Enjoy!