Lemon Mint Tzatziki

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup non-fat yogurt
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Line a strainer with paper towel and put the strainer over a bowl. Put the yogurt in the strainer and place it in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 3 hours.
  2. Seed and coarsely grate the cucumber. Drain it well. In a medium bowl, stir together the thickened yogurt and olive oil. Stir in the cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, zest and mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

337 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 29.2g 37% DV
Carbs 16.6g 6% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9845.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 125.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 0.8mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 48mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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