Malissa Fedele’s protein-packed Turkish eggs are perfect for busy mornings

Looking for a café-style breakfast that doesn’t require a trip to your local brunch spot? Clinical nutritionist and former MasterChef contestant Malissa Fedele has the answer.

Known as the ‘Mood Boosting Nutritionist’, Fedele shared her take on Turkish-style eggs, a protein-packed dish featuring creamy herbed yoghurt, perfectly cooked eggs and warming spices on The Morning Show.

Ready in less than 10 minutes, the recipe is ideal for busy mornings, leisurely weekend breakfasts or meal prepping ahead of a hectic week. With plenty of protein and flavour, it’s a simple way to start the day on a nutritious note.

Turkish-style eggs

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1.5 cups Greek yoghurt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt and black pepper
• Chopped dill
• 2 tsp chilli oil (optional)
• 2–4 slices sourdough, toasted

Method

1 In a bowl, mix yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice/zest, paprika, cumin, cayenne, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2 Boil or poach your eggs to your liking.

3 Spread yoghurt on toast, top with eggs, drizzle spiced oil and chilli oil (if using), and sprinkle fresh herbs.