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Easy Peasy Tzatziki

Quick, easy and packed full of flavour – you are going to love my Easy Peasy Tzatziki! This delicious Greek inspired dip is perfect for serving alongside crudités and warm strips of pitta, on top of burgers, inside a wrap or with kebabs…

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 25 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Greek , Middle Eastern , Turkish

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cucumber (roughly 150g/5oz) grated and most of the moisture squeezed out
  • 8 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove crushed or grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped finely (plus extra for garnish)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Start by grating the cucumber on the coarse side of your grater onto a rimmed board, plate or bowl and then squeeze the grated cucumber over the board (or plate/bowl) to get rid of as much of the moisture as you can.
  2. Put the squeezed cucumber in a new bowl and add the yogurt, garlic and chopped mint, plus salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Stir everything together and then cover the tzatziki (with clingfilm, foil or a plate) and put it into the fridge until you are ready to serve.
  4. When you are ready to serve, give the tzatziki a stir and garnish with more fresh mint

Notes

  • The tzatziki is ready to serve as soon as you have made it, but if you have got the time it’s even nicer after a little while in the fridge to allow the flavours to mix and mingle and the flavour of the garlic to soften.
  • When I am cooking, I tend to make the tzatziki first and pop it into the fridge while I cook the rest of my dish. Not only does this mean the tzatziki tastes nicer, but also it means I don’t have to juggle making a dip with cooking the rest of my meal.
  • Not suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 25kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 108mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 2.2mg (2%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 25

% Daily Value*

Calories 25kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.