LEMON-BASIL FROZEN YOGURT

Lemon-Basil Frozen Yogurt image

This creamy, unique froyo is a cinch to make and will have you cooled down in no time. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups plain yogurt
1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Discard liquid from bowl. Place yogurt in a large bowl; stir in the basil, sugar, walnuts and lemon zest., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.