Turkish Noodles with Garlic Yogurt
This classic Turkish dish combines noodles, minced meat, garlic and mint yogurt sauce, and a drizzle of spiced butter for an incredibly delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1887kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. wide egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 zucchini sliced, sautéed or roasted (optional)
Yogurt Sauce
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meat Topping
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Butter Topping
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
Yogurt Sauce
- Stir together 2 cups of yogurt, 1 minced clove of garlic and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint. Season the yogurt with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Cook 12 oz. noodles in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.
- Mix in sautéed or roasted zucchini slices or vegetable of choice, if you wish.
Meat Topping
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large cast iron or non-stick skillet. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 pound ground lamb. Sauté until meat is lightly browned. Season the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon cumin, a pinch of cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
Butter Topping
- Season 1/4 cup melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Arrange cooked noodles on serving dishes. Top with meat mixture and add yogurt sauce. Drizzle each portion with a tablespoon of butter topping and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute lamb with beef or turkey.
- Add vegetables to the dish by mixing in zucchini, spinach or vegetable of your choice.
- Only use fresh mint and garlic for the yogurt sauce, as dried have a different flavor.
- Don’t combine the whole yogurt sauce with noodles and meat if you’re going to have leftovers. Keep it separate and top after the noodles and meat are reheated.
- This dish will keep for several days stored refrigerated in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 1887kcal | Carbohydrates: 144g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 340mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 1695mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 42.5% | Vitamin C: 32.8% | Calcium: 45.6% | Iron: 44.4%