Sweet and Savory Yogurt

• 20 unsulfured dried apricots
• 2/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/3 cup finely chopped and loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/3 cup finely chopped and loosely packed fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup finely chopped and loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped Maple-Glazed Walnuts (page 141)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups organic plain yogurt

1. Soak the apricots and raisins separately in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
2. Set aside the raisins and chop the apricots into bite-size pieces.
3. Stir all of the ingredients together until thoroughly combined, then do a FASS check.
4. You may want to add a pinch of salt, a spritz of lemon juice, or a bit more sweetener.
5. Cover tightly and chill for 15 minutes before serving.
6. Add 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of curry powder.
7. In place of the parsley, cilantro, and mint, you can substitute 1/3 cup each of finely chopped and loosely packed fresh dill, basil, and thyme.
8. Goes with Middle Eastern Chickpea Burgers (page 112), Orange Pistachio Couscous (page 145), Quinoa Pilaf (page 149), Mediterranean Lentil Salad (page 142), and Poached Salmon with Moroccan Pesto (page 121).
9. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
10. (per serving)
11. Calories: 350
12. Total Fat: 12.9g (3.6g saturated, 4.3g monounsaturated)
13. Carbohydrates: 52g
14. Protein: 7g
15. Fiber: 4g
16. Sodium: 270mg

apricots, golden raisins, parsley, cilantro, mint leaves, maple, extravirgin olive oil, maple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, yogurt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-and-savory-yogurt-379296 (may not work)