Yogurt-Garlic Sauce

From EatingWell: Summer 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

This savory sauce would excellent with grilled chicken or lamb.

1/2 cup

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1 6-ounce container (3/4 cup) nonfat plain yogurt, (see Ingredient note)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Preparation

Line a sieve or colander with cheesecloth and set over a bowl, leaving at least 1/2-inch clearance from the bottom. (Alternatively, use a coffee filter lined with filter paper.) Spoon in yogurt, cover and let drain in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Discard whey.
Whisk drained yogurt, garlic, oil and salt in a small bowl.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Stir before using.

Ingredient Note: It's now possible to buy Greek strained yogurt (we like the brand Total, available in many natural-foods stores or www.fageusa.com). If you use that, skip Step 1.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 30 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 0 g fiber; 359 mg sodium; 12 mg potassium.

Exchanges: free food

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