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Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt

Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt

(Basic Recipe)
20 min., ready in 7 h. 25 min.
Time:
184
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
87 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
7 ozs Greek yogurt
4 eggs
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt
½ small lemon
1 Tbsp White vinegar
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Preparation
1.
Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt preparation step 1

Drain the yogurt in a fine sieve set over a bowl for about 4 hours.

2.
Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt preparation step 2

Put eggs into a small pot with enough water to cover. Cover with lid and bring water to a boil. Cook for exactly 9 minutes (hard-boil).  Run eggs under cold water to stop the cooking.

3.
Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt preparation step 3

Peel the eggs and cut in half. Scoop out the egg yolks with a spoon and place into a bowl. (Reserve the whites for another use, such as chopped and sprinkled into a salad.)

4.
Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt preparation step 4

Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the egg yolks and mash with a wooden spoon until the yolks are creamy. Mix in cayenne.

5.
Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt preparation step 5

Mix in the drained yogurt and season with salt. 

6.
Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt preparation step 6

Squeeze 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice into the mayonnaise. Mix in vinegar and refrigerate, covered, 2-3 hours before using.

Nutritional values
1 gram contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie184 cal.(9 %)
Protein16 g(16 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates3 g(2 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0 g(0 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This healthy version of the delicious, but extremely rich mayonnaise contains hardly any fat and is good for cholesterol levels!

Even smarter

Even smarter

Just like the regular mayonnaise, this light version can also be modified and spiced up: With pressed garlic cloves you can conjure up aioli in no time. For an aromatic remoulade, simply add chopped tarragon, mustard, capers and diced cucumber.

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