Garlic Yogurt Sauce
This creamy and flavorful garlic yogurt sauce is simple to make and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, salads, falafels or anything really!
Servings 8
Calories 32kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic to a small saucepan.
- Place it on the stove and gently heat on medium-low heat. You want the olive oil to gently simmer the garlic.
- Once it has gently heated, allow it to simmer for a few minutes for the garlic to become very fragrant. Keep an eye on the temperature as you do not want it to be brown at all, so keep the temperature low.
- While the garlic is cooking, place the remaining ingredients into a bowl. With the lemon juice, the amount will depend on how sour your yogurt is, so add it to taste.
- Remove the garlic from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- Add the garlic and olive oil to the yogurt mixture and stir well to combine.
- It is now ready to serve or can be kept in the fridge to develop the flavor.
Notes
- Garlic - You can leave the garlic raw if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor that is more hot and pungent. Just add the olive oil and minced garlic with the other ingredients and mix well.
- Lemon juice - Adjust the amount of lemon juice depending on how sour your yogurt is. Start with one teaspoon, taste and then add more if you would like.
- Make Ahead - This is a great make ahead option, as the flavors will develop as the sauce sits in the fridge.
- Storage - Store this sauce in a airtight container or covered in a bowl for up to a week.
- Serving suggestions - With grilled chicken, beef or lamb, on a wrap or gyros, as a dip, in place of mayonnaise or sour cream.
- Make it spicy - If you would like the sauce a little spicy, you can add in some chilli flakes to cook with the garlic and olive oil.
- Optional - Fresh herbs are a great addition to this sauce. We love to use parsley, coriander, chives or dill.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 1g