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A bowl of creamy healthy low-fat tzatziki topped with fresh dill and cucumber slices
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Healthy Low-Fat Tzatziki

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 48kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium English cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Grate the cucumber using a box grater and place the shreds into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
  • Squeeze the cucumber firmly over a sink to remove all excess moisture to prevent a watery consistency.
  • In a medium stainless steel or glass mixing bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, and minced garlic.
  • Incorporate the lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper into the yogurt mixture.
  • Whisk or stir with a spatula until the ingredients are uniformly distributed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the garlic and dill to infuse into the yogurt base before serving.