What Is Yogurt, plain and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about yogurt, plain and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 542 recipes to cook tonight.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (8 fl oz) (245g)Food group
Yogurt, plain is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does yogurt, plain weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (8 fl oz) | 245 grams |
| 1 container (8 oz) | 227 grams |
| ½ container (4 oz) | 113 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 酸奶，纯 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | yogourt nature | |
| en español: | Yogurt natural |
Recipes using yogurt, plain
There are 542 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Quick Turkish Eggs, Spinach & Chickpeas
Eggs are simply poached with chickpeas and spinach. This can be a hearty breakfast or a quick and easy light meal. Super simple and one-pan preparation makes it perfect for a snappy weeknight meal or weekend brunch.
Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
This is a "three-ingredient" anti-inflammatory Lebanese-inspired side dish (or vegetarian main) made with brown rice, lentils, and caramelized onions. Instant pot ready directions included.
Borani Esfanaj (Spinach-Yogurt Salad or Dip)
Spinach yogurt dip with a touch of kick. Musky and sweet spices compliment the spinach and tangy yogurt.
Low-Fat Nilla-Nana Chocolate Chip Muffins
These scrumptious muffins are perfect to enjoy while tanning outside on a hot summer day.
Chilled Tomato-Yogurt Soup
A velvety chilled soup made with strained yogurt, ripe tomatoes, fresh dill, and a bright splash of white wine vinegar. This no-cook vegetarian recipe is refreshing, tangy, and ready to serve after a few hours in the fridge.
Lemon Yogurt Cookies
Tangy yogurt and bright lemon zest blend into soft oatmeal cookies with crisp edges, then get showered with powdered sugar for a lighter twist on classic cookies.
Guacamole with Yoghurt
An extra creamy rendition of guacamole with a touch of yoghurt for a bit of extra tang.
Maple Muffins with Apples
Hearty oat and grated apple muffins sweetened with pure maple syrup. Yogurt keeps them moist, walnuts add crunch, and they're done in 40 minutes start to finish.
Chilly Tomato Bisque Soup
Chilly tomato bisque blends vegetable juice, fresh tomatoes, plain yogurt, and basil into a cold, no-cook soup. The blender does all the work. Cool relief on hot summer days.
Marti's Whole Wheat Bread
Bread machine whole wheat bread sweetened with honey and softened with yogurt. Vital wheat gluten keeps this whole grain loaf light and tender instead of dense. Just measure, press start, and bake.
Protein Pancakes
Protein pancakes blend whole-wheat flour, bran, ground oats, and soy flour for a fiber-packed stack with 14 grams of protein per serving. Hearty, nutty, and built to keep you full past lunch.
Kids-Cook: Banana Nut Muffins
Kid-friendly banana nut muffins with yogurt, brown sugar, and walnuts. No eggs needed, easy enough for young bakers, and ready in 30 minutes.
Breakfast Yogurt Pancakes
Yogurt pancakes: fluffy breakfast pancakes lightened with separated eggs and tangy plain yogurt. The folded whipped whites give these their signature cloud-like texture.
Tasty Waffles with Mocha Mix
Dairy-light waffles use Mocha Mix non-dairy creamer in place of milk for a richer, slightly sweeter waffle. Cream of wheat and a touch of gluten flour give crisp edges and a tender, custardy interior.
Andy's Murgh Kurma (Chicken Curry)
Andy's murgh kurma: Indian chicken curry with a yogurt marinade, whole cardamom and cloves, and a deeply spiced tomato sauce. Serve with rice and chapati for a fragrant home-cooked dinner.
Tikka Chicken
Chicken pieces marinated in spiced yogurt with ginger, garlic, turmeric, and coriander, then grilled on skewers until charred and tender. Authentic Indian chicken tikka at home.
Minty Lamb Burgers
Minty lamb burgers blend ground lamb with grated onion, garlic, and fresh mint, then grill hot and fast over coals. Mediterranean-style burger ready in 25 minutes.
Loaded Vegetable Burger
Loaded vegetable burger with corn, mushroom, peppers, spinach, carrot, and potato bound with egg white. Served with mint yogurt sauce. Vegetarian patties.
Awesome Breakfast Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Soft and scrumptious biscuits that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Salmon Fillet with Dilled Potatoes
Quick, easy and delicious. The creamy potato salad was a great side dish to serve with dilly salmon, and we had all the goodness our bodies needed as well. A perfect dinner on a busy weekday.
Lemon Yogurt Loaf
A moist lemon yogurt loaf with a double hit of citrus, lemon-rubbed sugar in the batter and a tangy lemon syrup brushed over the top. Tender from yogurt and oil, bright and not too sweet.
Yogurt with Cumcumber & Mint (Kheere Ka Raita)
Cool, creamy yogurt stirred with grated cucumber, fresh mint, roasted cumin, and a pinch of cayenne. This classic kheere ka raita is the essential Indian side dish that calms the heat and refreshes the palate.
Scallion Biscuits
Fluffy, savory scallion biscuits with a golden crust, made with simple ingredients like flour, yogurt, and butter. Perfect as a quick side dish or snack, ready in under 30 minutes.
