Avocado Tzatziki
Adding avocado into a classic tzatziki recipe gives it extra creaminess, extra color, and extra flavor! This is a versatile Greek dip that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 avocado large
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and minced (optional
- 1/2 cucumber peeled and diced, seedless
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the Greek yogurt, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, and jalapeño (if using). Process until smooth, scraping down the sides and processing again, if necessary.
- Scrape into a medium bowl and stir in the diced cucumber. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. You might want a little more lemon, dill, or salt. Serve with cut up vegetables, pita chips, pita bread, or use as a salad dressing.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.