Best Keto Turmeric Fried Eggs

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  • prep time

    prep time

    1 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    6 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    7 min

Best Keto Turmeric Fried Eggs

38 ratings

Start your GI tract off right in the morning with these Keto breakfast turmeric fried eggs. Turmeric is a fabulous spice that cooks to a beautiful golden-red hue and is very aromatic. It also happens to be great for your digestive system! Turmeric naturally wakes up your insides so you’re less likely to feel any discomfort throughout the day. Pair your eggs with a Keto mug biscuit, a high-fat smoothie, or a protein shake. This way, you get all the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, protein, and healthy fats all in one meal. Especially since we’re talking about breakfast, this is the most important meal of the day!

Benefits of turmeric

Turmeric is used to regulate the GI tract by many health and holistic professionals. Turmeric acts as an anti-inflammatory, meaning you should feel more energetic and healthy during the day. Adding a little bit to your meals each day will keep you feeling regular and detoxed too.

Why is black pepper needed with turmeric?

Black pepper is not necessarily required for you to absorb turmeric, but it sure does help. Pepper mixed with turmeric can increase your curcumin absorption by 2000% percent. Just add a pinch to ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to your meal whenever you’re using turmeric.

Egg cooking times

For a runny fried egg, cook the egg for just 4-5 minutes and break the whites continuously. A medium-fried egg takes about 6minutes. A well-done fried egg will take closer to 8 minutes to finish frying. If you like more well-done fried eggs, adjust your stove heat as necessary to avoid burning and use a pan lid to trap heat.

  • Net Carbs

    2.6 g

  • Fiber

    0.8 g

  • Total Carbs

    3.4 g

  • Protein

    12.9 g

  • Fats

    17.5 g

225 cals

Best Keto Turmeric Fried Eggs

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Ingredients

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    ½ tablespoon

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    2 large

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper, Ground

    Black Pepper, Ground

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Turmeric, Ground

    Turmeric, Ground

    1 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 3

7 min

  • Step 1

    In a pan the size of your two eggs, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Crack the two eggs into the pan and sprinkle the remaining seasonings over them. Let the eggs sit in the hot oil to start cooking.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Fry the eggs to your preferred doneness. For medium-fried eggs, about 6 minutes will do. You can also break the whites in the pan to cook the egg faster or to lesser doneness.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Enjoy the eggs runny. You should not need to add any more turmeric, but you can add more black pepper at your discretion. Pair with your other favorite Carb Manager breakfast recipes.

Comments 31

  • tankduck

    tankduck 6 months ago

    Needed more black pepper but other than that a lovely quick breakfast with loads of flavour!

    • StellarRadish268904

      StellarRadish268904 10 months ago

      Very simple meal. I enjoyed it. Easy to make daily.

      • Ralphie

        Ralphie a year ago

        It’s actually good. Gave the eggs a mellow flavor. To me it needed salt.

        • Imranshaukat

          Imranshaukat 3 years ago

          Tired this for the first time. Loved it.

          • Foodie43

            Foodie43 3 years ago

            Who would've thought?! Turmeric! Thank you for this recipe. It's both delicious and fragrant.

            • Honey13

              Honey13 4 years ago

              Delicious!!

              • Eriicaferguuson24

                Eriicaferguuson24 4 years ago

                Loved it! Quick simple and tasty.

                • Justablueyedgirl

                  Justablueyedgirl 4 years ago

                  Next time I will only use 1/2 tsp Turmeric and I added sriracha sauce.... 🔥🔥🔥😋

                  • Ayisha

                    Ayisha 4 years ago

                    This was awsome!

                    • ricknatalie

                      ricknatalie 4 years ago

                      It was ok. I think I will use coconut oil next time to give it some more flavor and a little less turmeric. You shouldn't heat olive oil.

                      • MsDachshund

                        MsDachshund 4 years ago

                        Just wanted to say I’ve adjusted this to cooking in bacon grease.

                        • MarkC

                          MarkC 3 years ago

                          Yeah, exactly. My mom never threw away fats. We had a couple jars under the sink. I always thought they where gross, and they still sort of are, but they add so much flavour and are FREE.

                      • Callie

                        Callie 4 years ago

                        Delicious! I however eyed the amount of Turmeric I put onto of the eggs. Otherwise love this recipe!

                        • Smids571

                          Smids571 4 years ago

                          Delicious!!

                          • EricCa

                            EricCa 4 years ago

                            Absolutely delicious and full of flavor

                            • MsDachshund

                              MsDachshund 4 years ago

                              I’m not exactly sure how I feel about this taste. I added a slice of white American cheese The turmeric flavor was overwhelming. I broke the egg yokes on accident so I just turned it into an omelette. I don’t know if they made a difference in flavor or not. I’ll just play around with different things to improve flavor.

                              • Birgit

                                Birgit 5 years ago

                                If you use turmeric, you should ad black pepper to enhance the body’s ability to absorb the good things in the turmeric. If you do not like the taste of so much turmeric, why not use curry? Curry is mostly turmeric, but with black pepper and coreander seeds fenugreek, jiira, and other spices.

                                • MsDachshund

                                  MsDachshund 4 years ago

                                  I do add the black pepper but curry powder is a good idea. I’ve acquired a taste for these eggs now.

                                • Nena

                                  Nena 4 years ago

                                  👍🏼

                              • Birgit

                                Birgit 5 years ago

                                I would not fry olive oil and avocado oil. It will destroy the good things in the oils. I think butter/ghee is a good alternative. And for vegans coconut oil.

                                • MsDachshund

                                  MsDachshund 4 years ago

                                  I know some vegans who eat eggs because the have rescue chickens so they know the birds are well cared for and nothing suffers from eating the eggs.

                                • Nena

                                  Nena 4 years ago

                                  Some vegans do eat eggs. Many do not chose to.

                                • Anonymous

                                  Anonymous 4 years ago

                                  Vegans would not eat eggs???

                              • nshunia

                                nshunia 5 years ago

                                Too much turmeric. Basic recipe. Nothing special.

                                • Jessharq

                                  Jessharq 5 years ago

                                  Simple and easy breakfast.

                                  • Tam

                                    Tam 5 years ago

                                    Yum!

                                    • Shannon

                                      Shannon 5 years ago

                                      Can you use egg whites

                                      • recipewriter

                                        recipewriter 5 years ago

                                        Yes, but please note this will cut down on your protein and fat macros.

                                    • Isabella

                                      Isabella 5 years ago

                                      Delicious!

                                      • ketocream

                                        ketocream 5 years ago

                                        Like others said it tastes good if adjusted: I used avocado oil, turmeric, medium hot curry powder, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. The oil made it taste decadent and creamy. Delicious.

                                        • Nena

                                          Nena 4 years ago

                                          😍