Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
10 min.
6
41kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and versatile addition to your meals, this Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce is just the thing you need. Packed with the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro and mint, this sauce is both light and satisfying. It's the perfect complement to a variety of dishes, from grilled vegetables and meats to flatbreads and salads. The combination of yogurt’s creamy texture with the zesty kick of lemon juice and coriander creates a balanced sauce that will elevate any meal.

Not only is this sauce a flavorful addition to your morning or brunch spread, but it’s also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this sauce in no time — ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes. Whether you're serving it as a dip or drizzling it over your favorite dishes, the Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce is a crowd-pleaser that can be prepared ahead of time for added convenience. Its fresh, tangy taste will leave your guests asking for the recipe, and with only 41 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free way to add some extra flavor to your plate!

Ingredients

  • cups cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh ()
  • 0.5 small onion finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups yogurt (not Greek)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine onion, cilantro, yogurt, mint,coriander, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in amedium bowl. Season sauce with salt,pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.
  2. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead.Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories41kcal
Protein36.56%
Fat4.12%
Carbs59.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.17
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.8186956929124%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.76mg
Hesperetin
0.89mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:40.63kcal
2.03%
Fat:0.19g
0.29%
Saturated Fat:0.08g
0.52%
Carbohydrates:6.15g
2.05%
Net Carbohydrates:5.69g
2.07%
Sugar:5.12g
5.69%
Cholesterol:1.23mg
0.41%
Sodium:50.47mg
2.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.79g
7.58%
Vitamin K:16.84µg
16.04%
Calcium:132.19mg
13.22%
Phosphorus:102.53mg
10.25%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.36%
Vitamin A:435.94IU
8.72%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.23%
Potassium:209.51mg
5.99%
Vitamin C:4.91mg
5.95%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.44%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.38%
Magnesium:15.69mg
3.92%
Folate:14.68µg
3.67%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.39%
Selenium:2.31µg
3.31%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.61%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.57%
Fiber:0.46g
1.83%
Copper:0.03mg
1.59%
Iron:0.27mg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious