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Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.