Vegan Tzatziki Recipe
This Vegan Tzatziki Recipe transforms cashews soaked overnight into a creamy base blended with lemon juice and garlic, then combined with shredded cucumber, dill, and sea salt. The result is a refreshing plant-based sauce with a smooth texture and bright, herby flavor, suitable as a dip or condiment in vegan cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew nuts soaked 4-6 hours (or overnight, raw
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cucumber peeled and shredded, medium
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Soak your cashews overnight. Then drain and thoroughly rinse them.
- Blend the cashews, water, lemon juice and garlic in a high-powered blender for 1-2 minutes, or until creamy.
- Place the shredded cucumber in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and press down to remove excess liquid. Alternatively, you could use a nut milk bag to sqeeze out the liquid.
- Pour the cashew mixture into a mixing bowl. Add the drained cucumber, dill and salt, then stir together to combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soak raw cashews for 4-6 hours or overnight for optimal creaminess.
- Drain and press shredded cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery sauce.
- Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes to allow it to thicken before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.