Are you looking for fun and creative ways to use that tub of Greek yogurt in your fridge? I've got you! Here are 15 of my favorite globally diverse recipes featuring creamy yogurt in all sorts of ways, from breakfast to dessert.
Savory Recipes
From dips and spreads to dinner party delights, we've got recipes for every craving!
Tzatziki
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Barley Lentil Soup with Mint Yogurt and Lots of Onions
Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish mujadara, this warming, spice-infused barley lentil soup is topped with mint yogurt and deeply browned onions. It's a nourishing and satisfying dinner that can be meal-prepped and enjoyed throughout the week. Plus, it's easily adaptable to be vegetarian or vegan. Here, the yogurt serves as a cooling topper for this deeply savory soup.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Barley Lentil Soup
Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt) Recipe
Çilbir is an incredibly tasty Turkish dish of poached eggs in garlicky yogurt topped with spiced chili oil. All you need is a bit of crusty bread to sop up those runny yolks, and you have the most impressive, easy breakfast!
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Çilbir
Whole-Roasted Harissa Cauliflower with Garlic Yogurt
Whole cauliflower receives the royal treatment, as it's boiled until tender, roasted in a hot oven until browned, and doused in a sweet and spicy harissa paste. Served alongside garlic yogurt and pita, it's a tasty main dish or delightful side for a crowd.
Here's what Pinterest user Tina said about the recipe: "Tried this and it was so delicious, couldn’t get enough of it. Definitely going to have it again. Best recipe I’ve tried in absolutely ages."
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Whole-Roasted Harissa Cauliflower
Socca (Chickpea Flatbread) with Herb Salad & Yogurt
Socca, a specialty of Nice, France, is a thin pancake made from chickpeas with a crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior. Its origins lie in Genoa, Italy, where it’s typically called farinata. Nowadays, there are countless global variations, and my version features lightly-broiled flatbread with a bright herb salad and creamy Greek yogurt sauce.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Socca
Roasted Beets with Herb Yogurt & Pistachios
Earthy roasted red beets with herb-flecked yogurt and toasted pistachios make a wonderful weeknight dinner side dish.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Roasted Beets
Pan-Fried Onion Dip
Swap the sour cream out with Greek yogurt for a tangy take on this French onion dip lightly adapted from Ina Garten. Pan-fried caramelized onions make this dip extra delicious!
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Pan-Fried Onion Dip
Salmon Pasta Without Cream
You'll love this salmon pasta without cream, featuring lots of garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, and flaky salmon. Thanks to the magic of pasta water and a touch of yogurt, the resulting dish has a velvety, creamy texture that still feels light!
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Salmon Pasta
Poached Cod in Tomato Sauce with Fennel and Orange
Here's what Anton said about this poached cod: "This recipe was packed full with flavor while keeping everything balanced. The orange was a fun twist on poached fish, and the creme fraiche evened out the acidity of the citrus. I’m not a big fan of fennel bulb, so we just used seeds and it wasn’t overly fennel-y for my taste (if we used the bulb it probably would have been too much for me). Overall a super easy and quick dish, that elevates your dinner! We will definitely be making this again. ★★★★★ "
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Poached Cod
Spiced Squash with Labneh, Lentils, and Herbs
Did you know you can easily make labneh from Greek yogurt? Set a colander over a bowl and line it with a cheesecloth. Add as much Greek yogurt as you'd like with a pinch of salt. Tie the cheesecloth and allow it to hang over the bowl in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the yogurt will have thickened considerably.
Here, roasted spiced squash with labneh, lentils, and herbs makes a satisfying weeknight dinner in the fall and winter months. No time? Feel free to swap out the labneh with regular Greek yogurt.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Roasted Squash with Labneh and Lentils
Eggplant Fatteh
Eggplant fatteh (or fattet batinjan) is a Middle Eastern dish with an explosion of textures and flavors! Layers of crunchy pita, smoky roasted eggplant, yogurt tahini sauce, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses make the perfect vegetarian breakfast, dinner party appetizer, or weeknight dinner.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Eggplant Fatteh
Sweet Recipes
Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a refreshing, creamy Indian dessert made with strained yogurt, saffron, cardamom, and sugar. My version is inspired by the classic kesar pista (saffron and pistachio) shrikhand my family made growing up. With just 7 ingredients, it pairs beautifully with hot puris or as a dessert during festive holidays. I've got all the tips you need to make it with Greek yogurt!
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Chocolate Orange Yogurt Pots de Crème
Pots de Crème are rich, creamy, pudding-like desserts most commonly made with chocolate. This version balances that richness with the addition of Greek yogurt and orange zest. It is SO delicious and perfect for a date night in or Valentine's day celebration.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Chocolate Orange Yogurt Pots de Crème
Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies
These crinkle top brownies are flavored with a pop of espresso and stay moist and fudgy for days thanks to Greek yogurt in the batter.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Brownies
Pumpkin Spice Granola Yogurt Bowls
Make this fall-inspired pumpkin spice granola and serve it with a heaping dollop of Greek yogurt for a tasty breakfast.
🧑🍳 Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Granola
