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Tzatziki sauce
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Dietitian s tip
Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt sauce. It's a tangy counterpoint to barbecued meats, kebabs and falafel. You can also use it as a dip with veggies or pita, or as a salad dressing. To make this plant based, use plain soy yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Number of servings
Serves 13 Low SodiumLow FatHealthy carb
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers, cut in half, seeds removed 16 ounces fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, grate the cucumbers. Drain off the extra liquid. Add the yogurt, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
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