diff --git a/tests/modules/programs/git/git-with-email.nix b/tests/modules/programs/git/git-with-email.nix
index d7ed7e185..49089a97a 100644
--- a/tests/modules/programs/git/git-with-email.nix
+++ b/tests/modules/programs/git/git-with-email.nix
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ with lib;
     nmt.script = ''
       function assertGitConfig() {
         local value
-        value=$(${pkgs.git}/bin/git config \
+        value=$(${pkgs.gitMinimal}/bin/git config \
           --file $TESTED/home-files/.config/git/config \
           --get $1)
         if [[ $value != $2 ]]; then