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Vegan Tzatziki Recipe

Vegan tzatziki is a cashew-based, dairy-free dip that tastes just like the real thing. It's light, creamy, and filled with fresh ingredients. Watch the video below to see how I make it!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked 4-6 hours (or overnight)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 medium cucumber peeled and shredded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Soak your cashews overnight. Then drain and thoroughly rinse them.
  2. Blend the cashews, water, lemon juice and garlic in a high-powered blender for 1-2 minutes, or until creamy.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the cashew mixture into a mixing bowl. Add the drained cucumber, dill and salt, then stir together to combine.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Note that the mixture will thicken a bit after it's fully cooled.
  • These are the raw cashews I buy in bulk for all of my vegan sauce recipes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 186mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 28IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.