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Easy 18 min~360 kcal 7/10
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Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese
This Hatay-style breakfast coats bread in egg and fills it with basil-scented curd cheese.
Easy⏱️ 18 min📖 1 min readServes 2~286 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 8 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 18 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking8 min
Ingredients
2 servings
Quick:
- 4 slice Stale bread
- 2 Eggs
- 120 g Curd cheese
- 0.3 bunch Fresh basil
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Milk
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Sumac
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Instructions
- 1
Drain the curd cheese in cheesecloth for 5 minutes and mash it with a fork, then mix in the finely chopped basil, sumac, and a pinch of salt.
5 min05:00 - 2
Whisk the eggs, milk, remaining salt, and black pepper in a deep bowl for 1 minute, until the mixture becomes smooth.
1 min01:00 - 3
Lay the stale bread slices in the egg mixture for 30 seconds, turn them, and let the other side absorb it for 30 more seconds.
1 min01:00 - 4
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat and cook the bread slices for 6 minutes, until both sides are golden.
6 min06:00 - 5
Transfer the hot bread to a plate, spoon the basil curd mixture over it, and sprinkle with extra sumac.
💡 Tip: Drain the curd cheese in cheesecloth for 5 minutes, otherwise the topping will become watery. Chop the basil at the last moment to keep its volatile aroma and bright color.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Spoon the basil curd mixture over the hot eggy bread, sprinkle with extra sumac, and serve with sliced tomato.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~286
kcal calories
14
g protein
23
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 34%Fat 46%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
3.1g
Sugar
1g
Fiber
592.9mg
Sodium
5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese make?
This recipe serves 2.How long does Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 8 minutes; 18 minutes in total.Is Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese have?
Approximately 286 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 23g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Egg Bread with Basil and Curd Cheese filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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