Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

This Vegan Tzatziki Sauce is a refreshing and creamy dip that captures the essence of traditional Greek flavors. Perfect for serving alongside grilled vegetables or as a condiment for BBQ dishes, it’s both healthy and delicious.

Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
90 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cucumber - 1 medium, grated and excess water squeezed out
  • Almond yogurt - 200 grams (or any unsweetened plant-based yogurt)
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Grate the cucumber and place it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out excess water, ensuring the tzatziki is not watery.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the almond yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the squeezed cucumber to the yogurt mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
  5. Refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 90
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in probiotics from almond yogurt, promoting gut health.
  • Cucumbers are hydrating and low in calories, making this sauce refreshing and light.

Tags

GreekVeganBBQ