This delicious and creamy Yogurt Mint Sauce, inspired by Ina Garten, is a quick and nutritious addition to any meal. Made with fresh herbs and tangy Greek yogurt, it’s incredibly versatile—perfect as a dip, topping, or side. With simple, everyday ingredients, you’ll love how easily this refreshing sauce comes together to elevate your dishes!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 6 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- ½ c chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp minced fresh dill leaves
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp good olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 7 oz Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
How To Make Yogurt Mint Sauce?
- Prepare the herb base: Place the scallions/spring onions, mint, dill, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and lemon juice into a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Blend into a coarse paste.
- Combine with yogurt: Add the Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Pulse until fully combined but not overly smooth.
- Let the flavors develop: Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor: Fresh mint and dill bring vibrant, aromatic flavors to the sauce. Avoid dried herbs, as they won’t have the same impact.
- Chop ingredients before blending: Roughly chop the scallions and herbs to make them easier to blend into a smooth paste. This ensures even mixing.
- Don’t overblend the yogurt: Pulse the yogurt gently with the herb paste to keep the sauce creamy and not too runny. Overblending can change the texture.
- Let it rest in the fridge: Refrigerating for a few hours allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, making the sauce taste even better.
- Adjust seasoning to taste: Taste the sauce before serving and tweak the salt, pepper, or lemon juice to match your preference. A little extra zing can go a long way!
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover Yogurt Mint Sauce sit until it reaches room temperature. Then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 20 kcal
- Total Fat: 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
- Sodium: 111 mg
- Potassium: 108 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
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Ina Garten Yogurt Mint Sauce
Description
This delicious and creamy Yogurt Mint Sauce, inspired by Ina Garten, is a quick and nutritious addition to any meal. Made with fresh herbs and tangy Greek yogurt, it’s incredibly versatile—perfect as a dip, topping, or side. With simple, everyday ingredients, you’ll love how easily this refreshing sauce comes together to elevate your dishes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the herb base: Place the scallions/spring onions, mint, dill, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and lemon juice into a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Blend into a coarse paste.
- Combine with yogurt: Add the Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Pulse until fully combined but not overly smooth.
- Let the flavors develop: Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor: Fresh mint and dill bring vibrant, aromatic flavors to the sauce. Avoid dried herbs, as they won’t have the same impact.
- Chop ingredients before blending: Roughly chop the scallions and herbs to make them easier to blend into a smooth paste. This ensures even mixing.
- Don’t overblend the yogurt: Pulse the yogurt gently with the herb paste to keep the sauce creamy and not too runny. Overblending can change the texture.
- Let it rest in the fridge: Refrigerating for a few hours allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, making the sauce taste even better.
- Adjust seasoning to taste: Taste the sauce before serving and tweak the salt, pepper, or lemon juice to match your preference. A little extra zing can go a long way!