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Tzatziki

HB-12255 · Hand-built original · Mediterranean

A Mediterranean yogurt dip of Greek yogurt with finely chopped Persian cucumber, garlic, lemon, dried dill and fresh mint, chilled until thick.

MediterraneanAppetizer15 minServes 1050 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

Servings:10quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers (finely chopped)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (mashed)
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Dill
  • 1/3 Cup Fresh Mint (chopped)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Method

  1. Wash and finely chop the Persian cucumbers.
  2. Stir the cucumbers into the Greek yogurt with the mashed garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, chopped mint and kosher salt until everything is evenly mixed.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, until the tzatziki is thick and creamy.
  4. Spoon the chilled tzatziki into a serving bowl and serve it alongside other dishes.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 15 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

50 kcalCalories
2.7 gProtein
4.4 gCarbs
1.2 gFat
0.6 gSaturates
0.4 gFibre
0.6 gSugars
128 mgSodium
4 mgCholesterol
160 mgPotassium
61 mgCalcium
0.8 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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