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About the ingredient greek yogurt. Including 48 recipes with greek yogurt, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is greek yogurt?

Strained yoghurt,  yoghurt cheese,  labneh/labaneh,  dahi, or more commonly  Greek yoghurt, is yoghurt which has been strained in a cloth or paper bag or filter, traditionally made of muslin, to remove the whey, giving a consistency between that of yoghurt and cheese, while preserving yoghurt's distinctive sour taste.

Like many yoghurts, strained yoghurt is often made from milk which has been enriched by boiling off some of the water content, or by adding extra butterfat and powdered milk.

Strained yoghurt is a traditional food in the Middle East and South Asia, where it is often used in cooking, as it is high enough in fat not to curdle at higher temperatures. It is used in both cooked and raw, savoury and sweet dishes.

**Strained yoghurt is used in Greek food mostly as the base for tzatziki dip and as a dessert, where honey, sour cherry syrup, or spoon sweets are often served on top.

A few savoury Greek dishes use strained yoghurt as well. In Greece, strained yoghurt, like yoghurt in general, is traditionally made from sheep's milk. More recently, cow's milk is often used, especially in industrial production.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (8 fl oz) (245g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 149Calories from Fat 71
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 31mg 11%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 11.4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 11.4
Protein 8.5g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 30% Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Greek yogurt is usually found in the dairy section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Greek yogurt is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does greek yogurt weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup (8 fl oz) 245 grams
1 container (8 oz) 227 grams
½ container (4 oz) 113 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

In Chinese:希腊酸奶
British (UK) term: greek yoghurt
en français:yaourt grec
en español:yogur griego

Recipes using greek yogurt

There are 48 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Olive and White Mushroom Soup with 3-colors Fusilli

Olive & White Mushroom Soup with 3-colors Fusilli

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Once upon a time I was reading a magazine article about good cooking. The journalist tried to convince me not to use some combinations of ingredients. One of the "banned" combinations mentioned was green and black olives. And so this soup was born to enjoy me.

Beets, Chorizo and Pomegranate Braise with Cilantro Salsa

Beets, Chorizo & Pomegranate Braise with Cilantro Salsa

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This delicious and well-balanced one pot meal will for sure satisfy everyone around the dinner table with all the yumminess and goodness.

Easy Dill Tzatziki

Easy Dill Tzatziki

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I put it on lettuce, eat it with pita chips, or serve it with meat. Always have some plump kalamatas on hand when eating it. So delicious to dunk them in the sauce.

Earth Family Roasted Garlic Pineapple Dip

Earth Family Roasted Garlic Pineapple Dip

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Best appetizer to serve your guests at a party!

Quick & Easy Cucumber Raita

Quick & Easy Cucumber Raita

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Cucumber raita is one common side-dish in Indian meal. Its refreshing and creamy taste brings a wonderful balance to the always-spicy main course. This easy and tasty cucumber raita takes on time to make.

Cookie Dough Pops

Cookie Dough Pops

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Egg free, delish cookie dough in the form of pops. Dipped in your favorite chocolate.

Baked Fish and Chips

Baked Fish & Chips

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These baked fish and chips have much less fat and calories than deep-fried ones, but it still tastes delicious, and this time you don't have to feel guilty about it.

Cucumber Raita

Cucumber Raita

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Eat with Indian or Lebonese style flat breads. Great as a side with barbequed lamb.

Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast with Grilled Tomato Jam and Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast with Grilled Tomato Jam & Herbed Yogurt Sauce

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Absolutely worth the effort of preparation. The chicken tasted so delicious and packed with flavor. No need to order take-out from now on. This homemade tandoori chicken is as yummy as the restaurant one.

Lemony Strawberry Yogurt Cake with Lemon Glaze

Lemony Strawberry Yogurt Cake with Lemon Glaze

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You can't believe how delicious and moist this cake comes out, and best of all is that the cake is made with mostly whole wheat flour, applesauce and yogurt, then glazed with a thin layer of lemony icing. Looks so appealing and tastes even better!

Chicken Tikka Masala (Main)

Chicken Tikka Masala (Main)

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Traditional Indian dish of roasted chunks of chicken in a spicy sauce. The chicken is a very good source of lean protein, while the sauce provides important nutrients such as vitamins A and C as well as calcium.

Custard Peach Pie

Custard Peach Pie

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This custard peach pie is a great way to use seasonal peaches. The custard is creamy and sweet, and the pecans in the crust and topping are a yummy addition. It’s hard to resist this delicious treat!

Chocolate Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake Bars

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Had some pumpkin puree and cream cheese on hand, wondering if I could make a dessert that had these two ingredients and chocolate. Found some recipes that almost fit my thoughts, then combined my own ideas, here these delicious cheesecake bars are. They were absolutely delightful and only lasted a few hours...

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

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Serve these kabobs as an appetizer with the sauce for dipping, or as sandwiches. Slather the sauce on warmed pita and place the chicken in the pockets along with sliced tomatoes and red onion.

Blueberry Whole Wheat Danish Cheese Cake

Blueberry Whole Wheat Danish Cheese Cake

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Blueberries, Danish and cheesecake are all in one bite, life is good! The cake is made with 100% whole wheat flour, applesauce and olive oil, and they are all good for you. Having one slice or two for breakfast with the morning coffee sounds like a good idea to me :)

Butternut Squash and Yam Casserole

Butternut Squash & Yam Casserole

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This casserole was scrumptious, the butternut squash and the sweet potatoes turned out soft, sweet and full of flavor; burglar gave the meaty texture and soaked all the delicious flavor; tomato, red wine and stock made a delicious base for this casserole.

Beet Pancakes with Yogurt Dill Sauce

Beet Pancakes with Yogurt Dill Sauce

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This is an excellent way to prepare beets. Reminiscent of potato pancakes, shredded beets and carrots are mixed with eggs and then cooked in a skillet until crispy on the outside. The earthy sweetness of the beets go perfectly with the creamy yogurt dill sauce, simply delicious!

Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake with Raspberry-Cream Cheese Filling and Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake with Raspberry-Cream Cheese Filling & Chocolate Ganache

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This is not your classic bundt cake that's packed with not-so-good-for-you ingredients. The cake is made with 100% whole wheat flour, grapeseed oil, Greek yogurt, low-fat cream cheese, and fresh raspberries. The ganache doesn't have any butter or cream, it contains cocoa powder, honey, grapeseed oil and Greek yogurt. Super chocolaty, fudgy, moist and packed with goodness.

Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake with Raspberry-Cream Cheese Filling and Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake with Raspberry-Cream Cheese Filling & Chocolate Ganache

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This is not your classic bundt cake that's packed with not-so-good-for-you ingredients. The cake is made with 100% whole wheat flour, grapeseed oil, Greek yogurt, low-fat cream cheese, and fresh raspberries. The ganache doesn't have any butter or cream, it contains cocoa powder, honey, grapeseed oil and Greek yogurt. Super chocolaty, fudgy, moist and packed with goodness.

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Alpine Peppered Pineapple with Wild Fruit Yoghurt

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A dessert made from pineapple with Alpine Pepper, and served with a side of wild fruit yoghurt.

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Orange, Passionfruit & Yogurt Cupcakes

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Deliciously moist cupcakes packed with tempting flavors. These go splendidly with a cream cheese frosting!

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