Creamy Mint Yogurt Sauce
This sauce is the best friend of hot summer days and rich, spiced meats like lamb. The acidity of the yogurt and the cooling effect of the mint (menthol activates cold receptors) 'wash away' the fatty flavors, making every bite feel fresh.
Ingredients
3/4
cup
Thick Greek Yogurt
1/2
cup
Heavy Cream (liquid)
1/4
cup
Fresh Mint Leaves (tightly packed)
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
1
clove
Garlic (grated)
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Finely chop the mint leaves.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to avoid bruising the leaves, which causes them to turn brown.
2
✓
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, heavy cream, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and the chopped mint.
Tip: The heavy cream mellows the sharp acidity of the yogurt.
3
✓
Let it sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Tip: This resting time allows the flavors to meld together.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Thick Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (liquid)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (tightly packed)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic (grated)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper