a healthy turmeric yogurt dip with charred scallions and lemon
servings: 8-10 appetizer servings
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp lemon zest
kosher salt
1 ½ lb greek yogurt
2 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
minced chives and parsley leaves, to garnish
seedy crackers, toasted bread, radishes, etc. (for serving)
Instructions
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced scallions. Let cook for a few minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Cook for another minute or so. Turn off the heat and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the greek yogurt, turmeric, coriander, and a ½ teaspoon of salt together. Stir in the lemon juice and honey. Lastly, stir in the cooled scallion mixture.
Serve the dip with a generous sprinkle of chives and parsley leaves with crackers, toasted bread, or radishes on the side for dipping.
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