How to Use Yogurt in Mediterranean Diet Recipes

The Mediterranean diet is based on the typical foods enjoyed by the people who live in the Mediterranean basin. This diet is rich in fiber, healthy fats, red wines and colorful fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants. Here's how to use yogurt in Mediterranean diet recipes.

Things You'll Need

• Sauce:
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped and toasted
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp. grated orange zest
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Main dish:
• 6 plums
• 2 tsp. canola oil
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Pinch of orange zest, finely grated

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Instructions

• 1

  Look at the Mediterranean diet pyramid to see that yogurt forms a large part of this diet as yogurt may be eaten daily. When cooking frequently with yogurt, keep its nutritional information in mind. 100 g of yogurt contains 4 g each of protein, fat and carbohydrates, with a total of 65 calories.

• 2

  Place the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk them together. Cover the sauce and refrigerate it if you will not be using it immediately.

• 3

  Set the grill to high. Cut the plums in half and remove the pit. Brush the cut halves of the plums with the canola oil, drizzle with the honey and sprinkle on the cinnamon and orange zest.

• 4

  Place the plums on the grill with the cut side down. Grill them until they turn golden brown and caramelize slightly, usually about two minutes. Turn the plums over and continue grilling until they are heated all the way through, usually another minute. Place three plum halves in a bowl and top them with a few tablespoons of the sauce. The recipe makes four servings.