Pita and Tzatziki

Pita and Tzatziki is a refreshing and healthy American lunch dish featuring warm, soft pita bread paired with a creamy cucumber yogurt dip. Perfect for a light meal, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pita bread - 2 pieces
• Greek yogurt - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dill - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Warm the whole wheat pita bread in the skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and warm.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
4. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined to create the tzatziki sauce.
5. Serve the warm pita bread alongside the tzatziki dip.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in probiotics from Greek yogurt, promoting gut health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.

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