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Yogurt-based, with boiled eggs, traditional Turkish dish
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Çılbır with boiled eggs (180 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.9 g of carbs, 15.8 g of protein, 13.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 36 µg of Biotin covers 120% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
216
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
5.9g
· 2% DV
Protein
15.8g
· 32% DV
Fat
13.9g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 30% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.9 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% |
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 | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 60 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Çılbır with boiled eggs is a Turkish dish of boiled eggs served over yogurt, often seasoned with garlic and topped with melted butter and paprika or red pepper. It is a boiled-egg variation of the better-known Turkish çılbır made with poached eggs.
To make Çılbır with boiled eggs, spoon garlic-seasoned yogurt onto a plate, add peeled boiled eggs, then drizzle with butter warmed with paprika or red pepper. Assemble it just before serving so the yogurt stays thick and the butter topping remains aromatic.
Traditional Turkish çılbır is usually made with poached eggs, not boiled eggs. Çılbır with boiled eggs is a convenient variation that keeps the familiar yogurt and spiced-butter combination while making the eggs easier to prepare ahead.
Plain, thick yogurt works best for Çılbır with boiled eggs because it holds the eggs and toppings without turning runny. Turkish or Greek-style yogurt are suitable; stir the yogurt smooth and season it with garlic and salt if you like.
To keep Çılbır with boiled eggs from getting watery, use thick yogurt and add the eggs and hot butter topping shortly before serving. Avoid leaving the assembled dish sitting, since salt and warm ingredients can draw moisture from the yogurt.
Yes, Çılbır with boiled eggs can be made without garlic. Garlic is a common addition to the yogurt, not a requirement; leave it out for a milder flavor, or add a little fresh dill or black pepper instead.
Çılbır with boiled eggs is best served warm or at room temperature rather than piping hot. The eggs and spiced butter can be warm while the yogurt stays cool; let very hot butter settle briefly before pouring it over the yogurt.
Serve Çılbır with boiled eggs with crusty bread, pita, or toast for scooping up the yogurt and butter. A simple side salad or fresh vegetables also pairs well, especially when you want a lighter meal.
You can prepare parts of Çılbır with boiled eggs ahead: boil and peel the eggs, and mix the garlic yogurt separately. Keep both chilled and prepare the butter topping and assemble the dish just before serving for the best texture.
It is better not to reheat assembled Çılbır with boiled eggs, because heating the yogurt can make it separate. If the eggs are cold, warm them gently on their own and serve them over fresh yogurt with newly prepared spiced butter.
Vitamins
Biotin
36µg · 120% DV
B12
1.98µg · 83% DV
B2
0.52mg · 40% DV
B5
1.98mg · 40% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Iodine
43µg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Zinc
1.8mg · 16% DV
Sodium
198mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Çılbır with boiled eggs is a Turkish take on çılbır: boiled eggs served over yogurt, rather than the poached eggs used in the classic version. The yogurt is often seasoned with garlic, and a little butter warmed with red pepper may be spooned over the top.
In Turkey, it works well for breakfast or as a light meal with bread. Cool, tangy yogurt balances the soft eggs, making the dish both comforting and filling. It provides protein; for a lighter version, use plain yogurt and go easy on the butter.
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
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.