Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt; ½ cup fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 cup
Calories
154 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Robert Berry

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Yogurt mint sauce is a quick, easy, and flavorful condiment to serve with lamb, chicken, beef, or simple roasted vegetables. While we are making it as a sauce here, by making small adjustments you can easily turn it into a dip or dressing as well.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt
½ cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 garlic cloves minced or pressed through a garlic press
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Place yogurt, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small mixinf bowl and whisk until fully combined.
Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
You can use it right away or store it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate it for up to 5 days.

Notes

Yields: This recipe makes one cup of sauce. You can easily multiply the recipe based on what you are serving it with. The nutritional values below are for the whole recipe.
Fresh mint: I used store-bought fresh mint, but if you are growing your own, you can use peppermint or spearmint to make this recipe.
Storing leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to give it a good whisk and taste for seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 1243mg (52%) Potassium 469mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 968IU (19%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 291mg (29%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	154kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	10mg	3%
Sodium	1243mg	52%
Potassium	469mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	968IU	19%
Vitamin C	21mg	23%
Calcium	291mg	29%
Iron	1mg	6%