9 Delicious Greek Yogurt Recipes

SPOONFUL FOR SPOONFUL, PLAIN GREEK YOGURT CONTAINS MORE protein than its conventional counterpart. You'll save calories, too, when you use it as a tangy stand-in for mayo or sour cream. Try these recipes from Michael Psilakis, executive chef of MP Taverna in Roslyn, New York, and the author of How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking.

AS A MARINADE

Moroccan
Whisk 1 cup of Greek yogurt with the juice of 1 lime, a splash of white-wine vinegar, 1 dill sprig, and 1 tsp each of cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric (all ground). Season with salt and pepper.

Try it with: lamb, beef, or chicken

Grilled Lemon and Garlic
Whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, the juice of 1 lime, a splash of white-wine vinegar, 1 chopped garlic clove, and 1 tsp each of green peppercorns, fennel seed, and ground coriander. Stir in the grilled slices of 1 lemon.

Try it with: lamb, chicken, fish, or pork

Curry and Mint
Whisk 1 cup of Greek yogurt with the juice of 1 lime, a splash of white-wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp of curry powder, and a big pinch of chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper.

Try it with: lamb, chicken, buffalo, or beef

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AS A TOPPING

Honey Almond
In a small bowl, combine a big spoonful of Greek yogurt with 1 Tbsp of honey. Finely dice 4 to 6 roasted almonds and fold them into the yogurt mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Use it on: baked sweet potatoes or oatmeal

Smoky Chile
Puree 1 chipotle chile with 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp of smoked paprika, a squeeze of lime, and a big pinch of chopped cilantro. Blend it with a big dollop of Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.

Use it on: grilled-shrimp tacos

Jalapeno Lime
In a small bowl, mix a big spoonful of Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lime juice and a splash of white-wine vinegar. Whisk in a big pinch of minced jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper.

Use it on: gazpacho or chili con carne

AS A DIP

Sun-Dried Tomato
Puree 6 large sundried tomatoes packed in oil with 1 garlic clove, 1/4 of a grilled medium-size onion, and a splash of white-wine vinegar. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and 1 Tbsp of olive oil until smooth. Fold in chopped parsley and mint; season with salt and pepper.

Pair it with: whole-wheat bread or warmed pita

Roasted Garlic and Chive
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt with the juice of 1/2 lemon and a splash of white-wine vinegar. Chop a few roasted garlic cloves and add them to the mixture. Whisk until smooth and fold in a handful of chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.

Pair it with: carrot sticks, pita chips, or chicken wings

Tzatziki
Puree 1 garlic clove with the juice of 1/2 lemon and a splash of white-wine vinegar. Transfer to a small bowl and add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Whisk until smooth and fold in chopped parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper.

Pair it with: cucumber slices, potato chips (try the grilled ones on this month's Guy Gourmet page), or red-pepper wedges To puree, we recommend using a food processor

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