Ingredients
- 11/2 Cups plain fat free yogurt
- 1 Teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 Teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Cup English cucumber; peeled, seeded and diced 1/4-inch
- 1 Cup California raisins
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Procedure
Set a strainer lined with a paper coffee filter over a bowl. Place the yogurt in the filter and let it drain for 3 to 4 hours. Turn the thickened yogurt into a mixing bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 3%); Total Fat 0 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 40; Potassium 300; Total Carbohydrate 20; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 18; Protein 3; Calcium 103; Iron 1;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.