Easy Tzatziki
Our dietitians' favouriteThis is the Easy Tzatziki recipe.
- Prep: 10 min
- Refrigeration: 1 h
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded seedless cucumber squeezed dry
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation
In small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic and sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 1 hour to blend flavours. Serve with souvlaki or grilled chicken sandwiches.
Variation:
For a thicker sauce, start with yogurt cheese : line a 6 inch (15 cm) strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth; place over bowl. Add 2 cups (500 mL) plain yogurt (with no gelatin or starch added) to strainer.
Cover and refrigerate 24 hours to drain. Discard whey liquid.
Makes about 1 ½ cup (325 mL).
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Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 45 Calories |
| Protein: | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 6 g |
| Fat: | 1 g |
| Fibre: | 0.3 g |
| Sodium: | 83 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 11 % / 118 mg |
| Phosphorus: | 9 % |
| Riboflavin: | 9 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 17 % |
| Zinc: | 7 % |
