Minted Yogurt Sauce

Minted Yogurt Sauce

A creamy Mediterranean-style sauce combining tangy yogurt and rich crème fraîche with the brightness of fresh mint, chives, and lemon zest.

5mEasy4 servings

Equipment

Nonreactive mixing bowl
Whisk
Microplane

Ingredients

4 servings

Main

  • 240 ml whole milk yogurt
  • 120 ml crème fraîche
  • g mint, minced
  • 3 g chives, minced
  • ½ garlic, finely diced or grated
  • 1 lemon zest
  • ml hot sauce
  • g salt
  • g black pepper, freshly ground

Nutrition (per serving)

129
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Carbs
12g
Fat
0g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
268mg
Sodium

Method

01

Place the yogurt, crème fraîche, minced mint, minced chives, garlic, and lemon zest into a medium-size nonreactive bowl.

02

Whisk the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper according to your preference.

Look for: Sauce is uniform in color with herbs evenly distributed
03

Transfer the finished sauce into small bowls for serving.

Chef's Notes

  • Using a nonreactive bowl (glass, ceramic, or stainless steel) prevents the acidic lemon and yogurt from picking up metallic flavors.

Storage

Refrigerator: 3 daysStore in an airtight container; stir before using as some separation may occur.

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