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Yogurt Recipes



Cooking with yogurt is a healthy alternative to sour cream and mayonnaise. It is much lower in calories, fat and cholesterol.

Click here to read more about yogurt nutrition and its benefits.



HOMEMADE YOGURT
This is a great recipe, not hard to make, inexpensive and absolutely fresh!

1/2 gallon (64 ounces) of milk, preferably organic
1/2 cup plain yogurt(this is what they call a starter)

In a large pot, bring milk to a boil until it foams, stirring constantly so it will not stick or burn.
Remove from heat and allow to cool until lukewarm temperature.
Dissolve the 4 ounces of yogurt in 1/2 cup of cooled milk.
Add this to the remaining milk stirring until yogurt is blended.
Pour mixture into glass ovenware or glass bowls.
Heat oven to 200 degrees and then turn off.
Put glass dish with mix into oven for 8 – 10 hours.
Remove from oven, cover and refrigerate.
Works well to do the night before, so it will be ready for you in the morning.
Save 4 ounces to start your next batch.
Recipe can be doubled.


ASPARAGUS WITH EGG

1/2 pound asparagus spears
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill weed or dried
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives or dried
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped

Break off tough ends of asparagus and slice off scales with a vegetable peeler.
Steam asparagus for 5 minutes, asparagus should be tender/crisp.
Run under cold water, strain, and refrigerate.
Mix yogurt with dill, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Separate asparagus between 2 serving dishes and top with 2 tablespoons sauce and 1/2 egg.

Serve this on the side of salmon and use the sauce for that too.


COCONUT CHICKEN

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup chopped nuts, your choice
1 cup plain yogurt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine nuts and coconut and place in plastic freezer-type bag.
Place yogurt in a shallow bowl.
Dip chicken breasts in yogurt until coated.
Place breasts one at a time in bag of nuts and coconut and shake until coated.
Place chicken breasts in oven-safe pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until juices run clear and coating is toasted.
For crispier coating, use broiler for final 5 minutes.


GINGERED YOGURT BERRY PARFAIT

1 cup plain yogurt
freshly grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 cup fresh berries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, optional

Combine yogurt and ginger in a small bowl.
In a parfait glass or other tall glass, layer the yogurt,
berries and walnuts.


LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

2 cups cooked chicken
1 cup green or red grapes, sliced in half
1 cup lemon yogurt
Lettuce (not iceberg)
Chopped walnuts, pecans or sliced almonds (optional)

Combine all except for lettuce. Mix yogurt in lightly. Serve on lettuce.


LEMON GARLIC HUMMUS

15 ounces chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained
3 tablespoons yogurt
1 tablespoon sesame tahini
1 medium lemon, freshly squeezed juice
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender to puree.Serve with raw vegetables.


YOGURT RANCH DIP

1 can (15 ounce) rinsed and drained great northern beans
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dried
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon lemon juicesalt and pepper to taste

Blend the beans and garlic in a food processor or blender, adding enough water for the desired consistency.
Blend for 2 minutes to make very smooth.
Put into a medium bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.


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