Mint Yogurt Sauce

Name: Mint Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt, I used thick low fat yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 1 cup mint leaves, loosely packed*; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; pinch salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
2 cups
Calories
11 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Mint Yogurt Sauce

Julie Valencia

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A refreshing mint yogurt sauce for Mediterranean classics like kofte, falafel, kabobs and more. Use it as a healthy dip for veggies, too!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups plain yogurt, I used thick low fat yogurt
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 cup mint leaves, loosely packed*
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
pinch salt

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Instructions

Load everything into your small food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt or lemon juice if you like.
Depending on the yogurt you use, you may want to thin your sauce a bit. You can add milk, water, olive oil, or more lemon juice as necessary to thin it to the consistency you'd like.
Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

*Look for spearmint rather than peppermint. Spearmint is the more commonly used mint variety in cooking. It has a bright and refreshing flavor with a slightly sweet undertone. Spearmint is often used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines to flavor dishes like lamb, salads, tabbouleh, and mint teas. Peppermint, on the other hand, has a stronger and more intense flavor compared to spearmint. It has a cool and slightly spicy taste with a menthol aroma (think toothpaste!) Peppermint is often used in desserts, such as chocolate dishes, ice cream, and candies.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Tbsp Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 68IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Tbsp
Calories	11kcal	1%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	11mg	0%
Potassium	45mg	1%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	68IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	32mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	1%