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Recipe: Avocado-Yogurt Sauce

Creamy, tangy, and full of fresh herb flavor, this avocado-yogurt sauce brings together ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime, cilantro, and mint. Originally created to complement turkey cevap, it’s a versatile, cooling sauce that elevates just about anything.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • ¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 5 large mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  1. Blend all ingredients except the salt using a mini-processor, blender or immersion until smooth, then season with salt to taste. For a more rustic texture, mash the avocado by hand and stir in the remaining ingredients for a slightly chunky, more textured sauce.

Notes

  • To adjust the consistency, add a tablespoon of water or wine if you prefer a looser, more drizzle-able sauce
  • Balance the taste: depending on the tartness of your yogurt and lime, you may want to adjust the salt slightly to bring all the flavors into harmony
  • You have total “herb flexibility” and can tweak the ratio of cilantro and mint based on your preference, because the sauce is very forgiving; you can even substitute other herbs, like basil for the cilantro
  • Add a pinch of cayenne if you want some heat

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