Tzatziki VII Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tzatziki VII Recipe). This is like the garlic dip that many of our Greek friends make and use in their restaurants. Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh mint leaves, parsley sprigs and olives.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs15 mins

Servings: 7

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Tzatziki VII Recipe

Ingredients

1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt

2 cucumbers

1 medium head garlic

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.

Step 2

Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers then squeeze to drain excess liquid.

Step 3

Peel and mince garlic.

Step 4

In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the olive oil lemon juice dill salt and pepper. Add yogurt cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutritional Information

Tzatziki VII Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:7

Calories: 170.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 10.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 16.6mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 178.1IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 7.8mg 13%

Folate: 18.2mcg 5%

Calcium: 178mg 18%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 24.7mg 9%

Potassium: 324.1mg 9%

Sodium: 61.5mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 110.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.