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Yogurt, poached eggs, Aegean herbs
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Aegean herb çılbır (180 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.1 g of carbs, 12.2 g of protein, 11.9 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Biotin covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
198
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
10.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
12.2g
· 24% DV
Fat
11.9g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 25% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 99 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 2 piece (whole) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 275 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Aegean herb çılbır is a Turkish dish of poached eggs served over yogurt with fresh herbs associated with the Aegean region. It is often finished with melted butter and pepper, though home recipes vary.
Make Aegean herb çılbır by stirring chopped fresh herbs into yogurt, then topping it with gently poached eggs. Add melted butter with pepper if desired, and serve promptly so the eggs are warm and the yogurt stays cool.
Aegean herb çılbır adds fresh regional herbs to the yogurt or as a topping, while regular çılbır is commonly made with plain yogurt, poached eggs, and a spiced butter sauce. There is no single fixed herb blend.
Aegean herb çılbır has no mandatory herb list. Parsley, dill, mint, purslane, or fennel fronds can work, depending on what is fresh and available; chop them finely so they mix evenly into the yogurt.
Yes, Aegean herb çılbır can be made without garlic. Garlic is a common addition to the yogurt, not an essential part of the dish; leaving it out lets the fresh herbs and poached eggs stand out more.
Serve Aegean herb çılbır with crusty bread or flatbread, which is useful for scooping up the yogurt and runny yolk. A simple tomato or cucumber salad also makes a fresh accompaniment without competing with the herbs.
Use fresh eggs and lower each one gently from a small cup into barely simmering water. Avoid a rolling boil, which can break up the whites; lift the eggs out carefully with a slotted spoon before placing them on the yogurt.
Yes, you can prepare the herb yogurt and wash and chop the herbs ahead, but poach the eggs just before serving. Assembled Aegean herb çılbır loses its appealing contrast as the eggs cool and the yogurt becomes warm.
Store leftover Aegean herb çılbır covered in the refrigerator, but expect the poached eggs to lose their texture. For a better result, keep the yogurt mixture and eggs separate when possible, and eat the leftovers promptly.
Aegean herb çılbır can be a nourishing meal because it combines eggs, yogurt, and fresh herbs. To make a lighter version, use less butter in the topping and add plenty of herbs to the yogurt.
Vitamins
Biotin
21.6µg · 72% DV
B12
0.9µg · 38% DV
B2
0.4mg · 31% DV
Vitamin K
32.4µg · 27% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
171mg · 24% DV
Calcium
198mg · 20% DV
Iodine
29µg · 19% DV
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Aegean herb çılbır is a Turkish take on çılbır: poached eggs served over yogurt, with Aegean herbs adding a fresh, regional touch. It is often finished with melted butter seasoned with chilli or paprika. The warm eggs and cool, tangy yogurt make a simple dish with contrasting textures.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed for breakfast, though it also works as a light lunch or brunch. Bread is useful for scooping up the yogurt and soft yolk, and a few fresh vegetables make an easy accompaniment. Eggs and yogurt contribute protein, while the dish remains relatively modest in carbohydrates. For a lighter version, use less butter in the topping.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.