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Tzatziki

HB-10170 · Hand-built original · American

A yogurt sauce with finely chopped cucumber, parsley, mint, basil, garlic and lemon, finished with olive oil.

AmericanSauce10 min2 cups120 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

Servings:2quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method

  1. Put the yogurt in a bowl and add the cucumber, parsley, dried mint, black pepper, garlic, basil, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest and olive oil.
  2. Stir everything together until the sauce is smooth and creamy and the cucumber is evenly distributed.
  3. Taste the tzatziki, adjust the seasoning to your liking, and spoon it into a serving bowl.

Prep: 10 min · Total: 10 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

120 kcalCalories
8 gProtein
17.6 gCarbs
2.5 gFat
3.5 gSaturates
1.8 gFibre
10.3 gSugars
88 mgSodium
7 mgCholesterol
551 mgPotassium
300 mgCalcium
2.6 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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