Photo: Cecilia Par
Fresh Greek Tzatziki
8 ingredients
Serves 4
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Garlic Lovers Unite! Why buy bland, watery Tzatziki when making your own is so simple? This Greek yogurt sauce is a perfect accompaniment to the grilled meats & fish of a summer BBQ!
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
257
Calories
19g
Protein
14g
Fat
16g
Carbs
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 350g Greek yogurt (or plain full-fat yogurt)
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- a handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
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By bbcgoodfood ·
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