Healthy Recipe
Fat-Free Yogurt Ranch
by Kyle / @kyle
Plain fat-free yogurt, herbs, and lemon replace a heavier bottled ranch base for vegetables, wraps, and bowls.
Cook time
10 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
No-cook
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Steps
- 1Spoon the yogurt into a bowl and whisk in the lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2Add water or milk one teaspoon at a time until the dressing is thin enough to drizzle but still clings to a vegetable.
- 3Taste it after 5 minutes of resting. The dried herbs need time to hydrate before you decide whether it needs more seasoning.
- 4Use it as a dip, drizzle it over potatoes, or spread it inside a wrap. Refrigerate covered and use within 4 days.
- 5Stir before each use. If it thickens in the refrigerator, loosen it with another teaspoon of water.
Grit & Soul tip
Fat-free yogurt is naturally tangier than bottled ranch. Lemon and a tiny pinch of salt balance it better than adding extra sweetener.
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