Mint and yogurt sauce for lamb

A bowl of mint and yogurt sauce served next to some lamb cutlets with fresh mint on the side

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This mint and yogurt sauce for lamb adds a tangy contrast to rich lamb dishes. Fresh and creamy, it comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients and takes only a few minutes to prepare.

Prep Time5

Resting Time30

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: From scratch, Homemade, lamb, sauce

Servings:

Calories: 40kcal

Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup Mint finely chopped
2 tablespoon Lemon juice approx. half a lemon
1 teaspoon Garlic minced
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mint, lemon juice and garlic, and mix well.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until you're ready to serve. This gives the mint, garlic and lemon time to infuse the yogurt with flavour.

Notes

Leftover sauce can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Save time and washing up by squeezing the juice of half a lemon directly into the mixing bowl, using a clean hand as a strainer to catch the seeds.
Use fresh mint where possible. Fresh mint gives the sauce a much brighter flavour than dried mint.
If you have enough time, preparing the sauce a little in advance allows the flavours to fully develop.

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