Pita Bread with Tzatziki

Pita Bread with Tzatziki is a delightful Greek brunch dish that combines warm, fluffy pita with a refreshing yogurt cucumber dip. This healthy meal is perfect for sharing and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Water - 120 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Instant yeast - 1 teaspoon
• Cucumber - ½ medium, grated
• Greek yogurt - 200 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, warm the water slightly and add olive oil, then pour this mixture into the flour mixture.
3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
4. While the dough rises, prepare the tzatziki by mixing grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.
5. Once the dough has risen, preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
6. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and roll each into a flat circle, about 1 cm thick.
7. Cook each pita in the preheated skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, until puffed and lightly browned.
8. Serve the warm pita bread with chilled tzatziki on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 44 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in probiotics from Greek yogurt, promoting gut health.
• Low in saturated fat while providing healthy fats from olive oil.

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