4 Ways To Use Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt can be a heart-healthy substitute for cooking and baking. Follow along in the video to see four ways you can use plain, non-fat Greek yogurt as part of a healthy meal or as a healthier alternative to items like sour cream or mayonnaise! For more recipe ideas and to learn more about VA’s Healthy Teaching Kitchens, please visit Healthy Teaching Kitchen – Nutrition and Food Services.

Breakfast Parfait
Ingredients:
2/3 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon chia seeds
¼ cup granola
½ cup blueberries

Directions:
Layer ingredients with Greek yogurt as the base. Enjoy!

Baked Potato Topping
Ingredients:
1 medium baked potato
2 Tablespoons plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon scallions (optional)

Directions:
Dollop Greek yogurt on baked potato and then top with scallions as desired.

Creamy Vegetable Dill Dip
Ingredients:
1 cup plain, non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon dill weed
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with your favorite non-starchy vegetables.

Creamy Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups shredded, cooked chicken breast
½ cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup diced celery

Directions:
Combine the chicken, celery, Greek yogurt, and mustard in a medium bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture evenly over whole wheat bread as a delicious sandwich.

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