Best Pesto Yogurt Sauce Recipes

PESTO-YOGURT SAUCE

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Serve this sauce as a dip for vegetables or as a topping for grilled fish or steak. Toss with boiled potatoes, sauteed greens, or cooked shredded chicken. Stir it into an omelet, scrambled eggs, pasta, or soup. Use it as a sandwich spread or rub under the skin of a whole chicken before roasting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1/2 cup Basic Basil Pesto
1 1/2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together pesto and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 3 g

CHICKEN KEBABS WITH GREEK YOGURT PESTO DIPPING SAUCE

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What is it about eating food off of a stick that makes it so much fun? These savory lunchbox kebabs are sure to be a hit with your kiddos, plus they're nourishing and easy to make.

Provided by EA Stewart

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 ounces cooked white meat chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
8 large black olives, pitted
8 cherry tomatoes
1 mozzarella string cheese stick, cut into 6 pieces
1/4 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce

Steps:

Divide the chicken, olives, tomatoes and cheese into 4 servings. Skewer the ingredients, alternating as desired. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Combine the yogurt with the pesto in a small bowl, and stir well to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve with the chicken kebabs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 731 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 41 grams

PASTA WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO YOGURT CREAM SAUCE

Pasta With Sundried Tomato Pesto Yogurt Cream Sauce image

This is a healthier version of a cream sauce since it is made with Greek yogurt rather than traditional cream. It is suitable for lunch, dinner or even brunch.

Provided by commercesd

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta
1/2 cup yogurt, room temperature
1 ounce goat cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 cup parsley, garnish
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, garnish

Steps:

Cook pasta al dente, reserve liquid and set aside. Most anything works, from linguine to penne.
In a large bowl, mix room temperature Greek yogurt, goat cheese, and mozzarella, stirring to combine.
Ladle some reserved pasta water into cheeses to thin it out to make the sauce.
Once sauce is proper consistency, adjust seasoning.
Ladle over individual plates of pasta, tossing to coat every strand.
Incorporate any cooked, sliced protein, portion of protein and/or vegetables if desired.
Sprinkle parmesan and fresh parsley on each plate for garnish.
Serve with fresh salad and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 391.2, Carbohydrate 89.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 28.2