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Easy Tzatziki

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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  • Prep. Time 10 mins
  • Refrigeration Time 1 hr
  • Yields 4 servings

1/3 milk product serving(s) per person

Preparation

What You Need

1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt
1 cup (250 ml) shredded seedless cucumber, squeezed dry
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp (1 ml) sugar
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

In small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic and sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Chill for 1 hour to blend flavours. Serve with souvlaki or grilled chicken sandwiches.

Variation: For a thicker sauce, start with yogurtcheese : line a 6 inch (15 cm) strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth; place over bowl. Add 2 cups (500 mL) plain yogurt (with no gelatin or starch added) to strainer.

Cover and refrigerate 24 hours to drain. Discard whey liquid.

Makes about 1 ½ cup (325 mL).

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 45 Calories
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 6 g
Fat: 1 g
Fibre: 0.3 g
Sodium: 83 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 11 % / 118 mg
Vitamin B12: 17 %
Phosphorus: 9 %
Riboflavin: 9 %
Zinc: 7 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
Getenough.ca

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