Preserved Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Preserved lemons perk up this simple yogurt sauce, which is fabulous with falafel, lentils and chickpeas, roasted potatoes, or even as a dip with toasted pita bread. It takes just 5 minutes to make!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 4
- 1/2 cup (113g) good-quality unsweetened coconut yogurt*
- 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons preserved lemon rind, minced
- ¼ cup (3g) cilantro leaves, finely chopped and divided
- 1 large garlic clove, grated or crushed with a press
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)
- Sea salt to taste
Mix together the yogurt, 1 tablespoon of preserved lemon peel, cilantro, garlic, and Aleppo pepper. Season to taste with salt. Taste, and add more preserved lemon peel or salt as desired.
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg