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Easy Greek (and plain) yogurt swaps you can use every day in recipes to cut fat and calories with added health benefits!

Our creamy, tangy Greek Yogurt is a great substitution for sour cream or other high-fat cream in soups, sauces and stews. But heat can cause yogurt to separate, so whisk it in off the heat at the end, gently re-warming the dish over low heat if necessary, but not letting it simmer or boil.
can greek yogurt be cooked

Use Greek Yogurt in Tacos and Wraps

Tacos are a fan favorite in my home – Taco Tuesday, anyone? Unfortunately, the cheese and sour cream can really start to pile on the calories and fat. I enjoy making healthy taco and wrap options and one way I do that is by swapping the sour cream topping with a yummy Greek yogurt based alternative. These three recipes each use a low cal, low fat, super flavorful Greek yogurt topping:

Use Greek Yogurt in Savory Dips

I’m a big time snacker and dips always make snacks better. You can use yogurt as your base for both sweet and savory snack dips.

These savory dips are great for parties. You can use veggies – raw or roasted – or pita chips:

Ways to Use Greek Yogurt in Cooking

FAQ

Does Greek yogurt curdle when cooked?

Yes, all yoghurts curdle when boiled. But don¹t let that stop you adding it to your curry.

Can Greek yogurt be heated?

Greek yogurt, like regular yogurt, can be temperamental in the presence of heat. If you’re using it in cooking, it will curdle if you cook it over high heat, says Krieger, who suggests using low heat or stirring Greek yogurt into sauces at the end of cooking for texture and creaminess.

Is it OK to cook yogurt?

It’s “bad” only if you heat yogurt above about 125 F since the live good bacteria will begin being killed around that level of heat.

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