Lebanese Garlic Kebab Sauce
This delicious Lebanese Garlic Kebab Sauce recipe is made with just 4 ingredients in only two steps. It is very light but has a good kick of garlic. Used a garlic sauce for kebabs it is perfect with fresh or roasted vegetables, grilled meats, and all your favorite Lebanese cuisine.
This sauce is keto friendly, gluten-free, high protein and low in fat. You can increase the fat with a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Increase the protein with high protein yogurt or add a tablespoon of hemp seeds (hemp hearts).
Related Recipes: Turkish Haydari Yogurt Dip / Lebanese 7 Spice (Baharat)
The Ingredients
Skip down to the recipe card to see the nutrition facts and exact measures of ingredients needed to make this keto-friendly Middle Eastern Keto Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe.
All you need are 4 ingredients for this garlic sauce recipe.
Greek Yogurt – thick Greek style yogurt is what you need. Use any plain yogurt you like or use our 2 Ingredient Keto Yogurt recipe.
Fresh Garlic – use freshly peeled garlic cloves. You can use minced garlic, garlic powder, roasted garlic, or black garlic if you prefer.
Fresh Dill – fresh is best but if you only have dried dill then use that.
Lemon Juice – Plenty of fresh lemon juice makes this sauce freakin delicious!
How to make Garlic Kebab Sauce
Step 1. Finely mince garlic and dill. Place into a small bowl.
Step 2. Add yogurt, lemon juice and zest. Mix to combine and season to taste.
It is easy to make garlic sauce in the Thermomix. I have included the method in the recipe card. Just make sure to chop the garlic and dill until finely minced before adding the yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kebab shop garlic sauce is made with yogurt so it is not vegan. However, for this recipe I have given an alternative for Greek yogurt so you can make it vegan. Toum (kebab garlic sauce without yogurt) is vegan but is made in a very different way to this recipe.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
What to Serve Garlic Kebab Sauce With?
This sauce is not only the best doner kebab sauce, but it also goes amazing with
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Garlic Kebab Sauce
Equipment
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cloves (2 cloves) garlic
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) dill
- 1 cup (1 cup) Greek yogurt (240g)
- Juice and zest of half a lemon (40g)
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- CHOP – Finely mince garlic and dill. Place into a small bowl.2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon dill
- MIX – Add yogurt, lemon juice and zest. Mix to combine and season to taste.1 cup Greek yogurt (240g), Juice and zest of half a lemon (40g)
THERMAL METHOD
- CHOP – Place garlic and dill into mixer; cop 3 sec/speed 7. Scrape and repeat until finely chopped.2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon dill
- MIX – Add remaining ingredients; mix 5 sec/speed 5. Season to taste.1 cup Greek yogurt (240g), Juice and zest of half a lemon (40g)
Notes
If you love garlic add more! Add more or less garlic to taste. You can use garlic powder if you prefer or Ranch Seasoning would also be epic in this recipe. Ranch is definitely not middle eastern but lends itself to this creamy sauce. Dill can be substituted with chopped mint or parsley. I use fresh dill, but dried dill (or dried mint) can be used. Sour cream or a combination of sour cream and mayonnaise can be used if you prefer a doner sauce based on mayonnaise. I use fresh lemon juice only.
Season with sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper.
Extra virgin olive oil can be added for more fat and flavour. VARIATIONS Roasted garlic can be added for a milder and sweeter roasted garlic kebab sauce. Use coconut yogurt for a dairy free vegan garlic kebab sauce. To make black garlic sauce swap fresh garlic cloves with black garlic cloves. WHAT TO SERVE GARLIC SAUCE WITH Serve with beef kafta, burgers, grilled meats, threaded kebabs like chicken shish tawook or even with hour sous vide wagyu steaks. This is the perfect doner kebab sauce recipe. Slather the sauce onto before wrapping or use it as a dipping sauce for kebabs. STORAGE
Store in an airtight jar in the fridge. It will last up to a week. HOW TO MAKE GARLIC SAUCE I have included how to make the kebab shop garlic sauce in the Thermomix as well as conventional methods. If you want to mix the sauce in a food processor or blender, use the smallest jug or bowl possible and mix until smooth. SERVING SIZES
This recipe yields approximately 1 1/4 cups. A serving portion is approximately 3 tablespoons. The actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. SERVING SIZE BY WEIGHT
To calculate the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe by 6. The result will be the weight of one serving. NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Nutritional values shown are guidelines only. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on types of ingredients used.
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20 responses to “Easy Garlic Kebab Sauce”
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So simple. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you!
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Had some plain yogurt and a small cup of greek yogurt left in the fridge that adds up to a cup. Used parsley as that is what I have on hand as well. So surprised stirring together such simple ingredients can transforms into a magical sauce. Thank you! -
Yummy, I substituted dairy with non-dairy favorites and it came out fantastic. Loved the dill, especially.-
So good to hear Deb. Thanks for the feedback on the variation. I am sure that will help a lot of our dairy free cooks.
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This looks amazing!! Definitely going to try it.
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Enjoy!
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Yes this garlic kebab sauce looks yum. simple and easy to make I am going to try this.-
I hope you love it Swathi.
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I have this sauce and wonderful recipe saved. I am always looking for way to use the dill I grow in my garden. This recipe is a great way to use it up.-
Now you will have no trouble. x
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I made Greek kebabs for the first time using a Food Network recipe and used your sauce. It was so good. I loved dill and garlic with the lemon juice, from my own tree I might add! Thanks!-
Oh, that is so awesome Mary. Thanks for trying it and sharing how much you enjoyed it.
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I love this sauce, it is so easy and delicious.
This is a perfect sauce for me. Thank you!-
You are very welcome Amy.
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I love dill but rarely use it, so I was glad to have this recipe which is super simple. Used the sauce over salmon.-
I am glad you loved it Jere.
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Oh yum! Have to try this!
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I hope you love it!
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This is EXACTLY what I have been waiting for Megan! It looks awesome. Making it right now.-
Yay! I hope you love it!
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