Mediterranean Diet Friendly Garlic Yogurt Sauce with Turmeric & Lemon

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Garlic Yogurt Sauce with Turmeric & Lemon

This creamy, golden-hued sauce comes together in minutes with grated garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice and zest. Turmeric and cumin add warmth and earthy depth, while a short rest lets the garlic mellow into something rounder and more mellow rather than sharp. A scatter of chopped parsley at the end brings a fresh, herby lift that plays beautifully against the tang. It's the kind of all-purpose spoonable sauce you'll want drizzled over grilled vegetables, roasted chicken, or grain bowls, or served alongside warm pita for dipping. Simple pantry staples, whisked together and left to rest, are really all it takes to get there. This one fits naturally into a Mediterranean-style kitchen, built as it is on olive oil, lemon, garlic, and bright herbs.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 cup whole-milk greek yogurt
Horizon Organic 2% Reduced Fat High Vitamin D Milk - 0.5 Gallon a2 Milk 2% Reduced Fat Milk Organic Valley Milk Organic Reduced 2% Milk Fat - Half Gallon Horizon Organic 1% Lowfat High Vitamin D Milk - 0.5 Gallon Organic Valley Organic Milk Lowfat 1% - 1 Half Gallon
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Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Whole milk is richer, so a lower-fat milk will make the dish a little less creamy. This matters most in baking and custards, where the extra fat adds richness.
2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
⅛ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Zest and juice the lemon, then finely grate or mince the garlic cloves.
2
Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and evenly combined.

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