Contributed By: Hilary
Hilary
Straining yogurt gives you a no-fat version of sour cream with a light tang that blends nicely with cilantro. Goes well with chili and other spicy dishes.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Sauces
Ingredients
2 cups Plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup Finely minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Preparation
Line a large strainer with a coffee filter or paper towel and place over a mixing bowl. Pour in yogurt and let sit until some of the liquid has drained away and the yogurt is the consistency of sour cream, about one hour. Transfer to small mixing bowl; stir in salt and cilantro.
Cook's Notes
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 76
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Total Fat: 0 g
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Saturated Fat: 0 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
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Carbohydrates: 10 g
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Protein: 8 g
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Vitamin A: 473 IU
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Vitamin C: 3 mg
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Calcium: 264 mg
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Sodium: 398 mg
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Iron: 1 mg
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Fiber: 0 g