Thick garlicky strained yogurt topped with red pepper flakes sizzled in hot butter: a fiery tavern meze that lives up to its name. A source of protein, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Crush the garlic with the salt into a paste.
- 2
Whisk the Greek yogurt with the garlic paste until smooth.
- 3
Spread the yogurt on a serving plate and make a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon.
- 4
Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat until foaming; add the pepper flakes and sizzle for 20-30 seconds without burning.
- 5
Immediately pour the sizzling pepper butter over the yogurt and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 130 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
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