Mint Yogurt
This recipe combines plain yogurt with herbs and spices.
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions:
Mint yogurt is delicious as a garnish on a simple bowl of chickpea or white bean soup, or as a condiment on a sandwich of chicken or lamb wrapped in warm pita bread. Or just eat it with a spoon.
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour so that the flavors can blend. Serve chilled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.