3 in 1: Creamy, bright and fresh!
This is my most favorite, most simple, most versatile sauce of quarantine cooking. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover random herbs that look like they’re headed south.
The simplicity of the sauce should not be overlooked! It packs a punch by adding creaminess, acidity and freshness to a meal. You can make it more runny by adding water if you want to use it as more of a dressing/thin sauce OR you could keep it thick and just dollop it on top of soups, stews and rice bowls OR use as a dip!
Want a little heat to go along with it? Add some fresh grated garlic and lots of black pepper. Stir in some warming spices like cumin, smoked paprika, or coriander.
What kind of yogurt should I use?
I always advocate for PLAIN WHOLE MILK YOGURT (regular or Greek). The non-fat or low-fat stuff just tastes sad and chalky. The brand and kind of yogurt you use will determine how much you need to thin out the sauce or not.
If you’re using plain whole milk GREEK yogurt, then you will probably add more water than regular plain whole milk yogurt. If you want a thinner sauce to use as more of a dressing, then you will add more water and probably more salt. Visa versa. Because of this, it is KEY to taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Maybe it needs a little bit more salt or lemon…
My favorite ways to use Herbed Yogurt Sauce:
- Dolloped on top of my Spiced Lentils and Rice
- Drizzled over a rice bowl (rice, beans or shredded chicken, roasted vegetables, nuts/seeds, pickled veg)
- Dolloped on top of a bowl of black beans or any stew or thick soup
- Smothered over a simple bowl of leftover rice + veggies with a fried egg
Kept thick and used as a dip for veggies or pita chips
Servings 1 cupIngredients
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- ½ cup finely chopped herbs (dill, cilantro, mint, scallions, parsley…)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- Water, to thin (to desired consistency)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, herbs, lemon, salt and pepper. If you want a thinner sauce, add a small splash of water until you’ve reached your desired consistency. Make sure to taste and add more salt or lemon, if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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