Savory Yogurt Spread

No Greek yogurt? Mix 1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt with 1/4 cup (2 ounces) of softened low-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) and seasonings.

More Seasoning ideas:

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of oregano and thyme, pinch of cayenne pepper and 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch of salt, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, dash of hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup

nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1⁄8 teaspoon

garlic powder

1⁄4 teaspoon

basil or cumin

1⁄4 teaspoon

oregano

1⁄8 teaspoon

salt

1⁄8 teaspoon

pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Add other seasonings as desired.

2. Use as a dip for raw veggies, a topping for tacos, or a spread for wraps or sandwiches.

3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

No Greek yogurt? Mix 1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt with 1/4 cup (2 ounces) of softened low-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) and seasonings.

More Seasoning ideas:

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of oregano and thyme, pinch of cayenne pepper and 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch of salt, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, dash of hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper