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.
Servings: 1 cup
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.
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
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1243mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 1mg
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