Keto Tzatziki Pasta

Keto Tzatziki Pasta is a delightful, low-carb twist on traditional Greek flavors, featuring creamy tzatziki sauce combined with zoodles for a refreshing and satisfying meal. It's perfect for those craving a pasta dish while staying within their keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 400g)
• Greek yogurt (full-fat) - 150g
• Cucumber - 1 small (about 100g)
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Feta cheese - 50g, crumbled
• Cherry tomatoes - 100g, halved

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create zoodles (zucchini noodles).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to make the tzatziki sauce.
3. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture, then fold it into the tzatziki sauce.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the zoodles. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until just tender.
5. Remove the zoodles from heat and mix in the tzatziki sauce until well combined.
6. Serve the tzatziki pasta topped with crumbled feta cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbs, making it suitable for keto diets.
• High in protein from Greek yogurt and feta, promoting muscle health.

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