Greek Yogurt Sauce
Bright, creamy, and packed with herbs and spices, Greek-style yogurt sauce (dairy or nondairy) is perfect for boosting protein and flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Equipment
- Blender optional
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Greek-style yogurt
- ¼ cup nondairy milk or as needed
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ½ large lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine: Add yogurt, nondairy milk, garlic, mint, cilantro, and lemon juice to a blender or small food processor.
- Blend until smooth, adding water, olive oil, or more nondairy milk, one tablespoon at a time, until just pourable.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. (See recipe notes.)
Notes
No blender? Chop the herbs and garlic finely, and whisk by hand.
Seasonings (optional): Start with a pinch of turmeric, ¼ teaspoon each cumin and coriander, and a pinch of Kashmiri chili powder for balanced flavor and color—adjust to taste.
Chill 10 minutes to let the flavors develop (optional but recommended).
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
