Description
Turkish Deviled Eggs are a creamy and flavorful appetizer combining boiled eggs with Greek yogurt, garlic, and traditional Turkish spices like sumac and Aleppo pepper. This healthy twist on classic deviled eggs features a rich, tangy filling topped with spiced olive oil and fresh dill, making it a perfect addition to any meze platter or light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground sumac
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Finishing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to ensure the yolks are fully set.
- Cool and peel: Transfer the hot eggs to an ice bath to cool completely, which makes peeling easier. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice each egg in half lengthwise.
- Prepare the yolk mixture: Scoop the yolks into a bowl and mash them with a fork. Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, ground sumac, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe the creamy yolk mixture evenly back into the hollowed egg white halves.
- Prepare spiced olive oil: In a small pan, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the Aleppo pepper (if using) and toast it briefly for about 30 seconds to infuse the oil with a mild, fruity heat.
- Finish and garnish: Drizzle the spiced olive oil over the filled deviled eggs. Sprinkle chopped fresh dill and an extra pinch of sumac or paprika on top for a bright, flavorful finish. Serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- For a more traditional Turkish flavor, substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt for a lighter texture and tang.
- These deviled eggs pair wonderfully with flatbreads or as part of a mezze platter alongside olives and fresh vegetables.
- Aleppo pepper provides a mild heat and fruity flavor, but you can omit it or substitute with a pinch of red pepper flakes if unavailable.
