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Tzatziki with Crudités

Name: Tzatziki with Crudités
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 250 g low-fat Greek yogurt; 120 g cucumber; 1 small clove, finely grated garlic; 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 120 g carrot; 100 g celery; 120 g red bell pepper

This light tzatziki is creamy, tangy, and full of fresh dill and garlic, with all the refreshing character of the classic dip. Crisp carrot, celery, and bell pepper sticks make it a crunchy, colourful, low-fat pairing that's ideal for a quick snack or starter.

15 min

2 servings

128 kcal

Greek

Ingredients

Tzatziki

250 glow-fat Greek yogurt
120 gcucumber
1 small clove, finely gratedgarlic
1 tbsp, finely choppedfresh dill
1 tbsplemon juice
1 tspextra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tspfine salt
1/8 tspblack pepper

Crudités

120 gcarrot
100 gcelery
120 gred bell pepper

Instructions

1
Wash and dry the cucumber, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Peel the carrot. Cut the carrot, celery, and bell pepper into even sticks for dipping.
2
Coarsely grate the cucumber, then squeeze it firmly in your hands or in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible. This keeps the tzatziki thick rather than watery.
3
In a bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, finely grated garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, fine salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.
4
Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl and arrange the carrot, celery, and bell pepper sticks alongside. Serve immediately, or chill briefly if you have a few extra minutes for a colder, firmer dip.

Nutrition per serving

128 kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

14g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For the best texture, always squeeze out the grated cucumber thoroughly.
•If you prefer a stronger garlic flavour, let the tzatziki sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
•This also works well as a low-fat spread for wraps or sandwiches.
•Use full, thick Greek yogurt rather than regular plain yogurt to keep the dip creamy without extra fat.

Background

Tzatziki is a classic Greek yogurt-and-cucumber sauce closely associated with meze tables and grilled foods throughout Greece. Its roots are linked to a wider family of yogurt-based cucumber sauces found across the eastern Mediterranean and Balkans. In Greece, it is especially valued for its cooling, fresh flavour in warm weather.

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