Lightened Up Lebanese Garlic Sauce
Experience the bold and zesty flavors of the Mediterranean with our "Lightened Up Lebanese Garlic Sauce," a creamy and guilt-free twist on the classic toum. Made with just six wholesome ingredients, including fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, and protein-rich low-fat Greek yogurt, this sauce delivers all the garlicky goodness you love with a healthier, lighter profile. A splash of extra-virgin olive oil keeps it silky smooth, while a touch of cold water helps achieve the perfect consistency. Requiring only 10 minutes to prepare, this versatile sauce is perfect for slathering on grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or dipping warm pita bread. Whether you're looking for a flavorful condiment or a crowd-pleasing dip, this quick and easy Lebanese garlic sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and chop them roughly to make blending easier.
In a small food processor or blender, combine the garlic cloves, salt, and lemon juice.
Blend the mixture until the garlic is minced and starts to form a paste.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the blender is running to emulsify the mixture.
Add the Greek yogurt to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
If the sauce is too thick, add cold water one teaspoon at a time and blend until you reach the desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Transfer the garlic sauce to a small bowl or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve with grilled meats, vegetables, or as a dip for warm pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.9 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1265 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
