A quick North African-style sauce that softens harissa with strained yogurt, lemon, and olive oil into a cool spicy dip.
6 min prep 20 min rest
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Whisk the yogurt, harissa, and lemon juice together.
Add the olive oil and stir it in.
Chill the sauce for 10 minutes.
If it remains too thick, add a few drops of water and whisk again.
Transfer to a small bowl and serve once the flavor has settled.
💡 Tip: Add the harissa to the yogurt gradually; heat levels vary widely by brand.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with roasted eggplant, chicken tagine, or crisp potatoes.
~70
kcal calories
4
g protein
5
g carbs
4
g fat
4.1g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
25.7mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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