3 Ways to Use Your Remaining Cup of Yogurt to Cook Your Meals

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Today we'll be talking about yogurt, the snack/dessert that is consumed greatly due to its health benefits, especially for healthy bowel movements. Similar to eggs, it is versatile and economical which makes it a popular ingredient in many dishes. It can be used to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as it is nutritious to incorporate into your diet. Before you decide to exit this article, let me assure you that the recipe listed in this article will not take too much of your time to prepare!

Pasta with Basil Yogurt Sauce

Photo by Nancy Buchanan, A Communal Table

Craving for some tasty pasta at home? You can do so with this creamy and tangy pasta recipe! This recipe from A Communal Table is really simple and easy, instead of adding the usual alfredo sauce that we get from the market, just add in the remaining cup of yogurt from your fridge to get the creamy texture! To spice things up, add basil, garlic, salt, and white pepper for more depth and flavour. Then, add in chopped tomatoes to get your daily vitamins A, vitamin C, and potassium intake. Lastly, add in white pine nuts to get vitamin E, vitamin K, and magnesium. Vitamin A is essential to the human body as it can help with your vision, immunity system, and reproduction.

For the detailed version of this recipe, do check it out here!

https://www.acommunaltable.com/pasta-with-basil-yogurt-sauce/

Greek Yogurt Macaroni and Cheese

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Have some leftover macaroni, cheese, milk, and yogurt in your kitchen? You can make a scrumptious mac and cheese with just these four ingredients! Instead of adding in half the bottle of full-fat milk, you can replace it with yogurt. This will add creaminess and protein to the dish without the need to add extra butter or cream. For seasoning, you can add salt and pepper and season to your liking.

For the detailed version of this recipe, do check it out here!

https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/greek-yogurt-macaroni-and-cheese/

Greek Marinated Chicken

Photo by Beth, Budget Bytes

The marinating process when cooking is an important step, as it helps to infuse flavours from the spices and seasons the meat. Did you know that you can use yogurt to marinate your chicken as well, as it helps to provide a rich and creamy texture? This recipe from Budget Bytes’ greek marinated chicken does just that! According to the recipe, add yogurt, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest to marinate the chicken. Place them in the fridge for 30 minutes or the night before, and they're ready to hit the grill!

For the detailed version of this recipe, do check it out here!

https://www.budgetbytes.com/greek-marinated-chicken/

In conclusion, yogurt can be a great dessert and ingredient to use for your dishes as it helps to add creaminess and protein to your meals! The next time you have leftover yogurt in your fridge, why not try adding it to your meals when cooking? You might discover a new dish that you love!

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