Side Pannel
Tzatziki (Cucumber Sauce)
Tzatziki (Cucumber Sauce)
- Recipe Submitted by ADMIN on 09/26/2007
Category: Vegetarian
Ingredients List
- 1 1/2 qt Cucumbers; peeled, grated
- 10 Cloves garlic; minced (3
- -tbsp.)
- 2 qt Lowfat plain yogurt; or
- -nonfat
- 1/4 c Chopped fresh mint
- Salt and black pepper; to
- -taste
Directions
1. Lightly salt the grated cucumbers, place in a colander or strainer, and
allow to drain for 15 minutes.
2. Combine the drained cucumbers with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Chill for 30 minutes.
Menu Planning: * Here is a Greek version of a salad that is common
throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. While
appropriate as a side dish with foods of those regions, Tzatziki is also a
refreshing counterpoint for a spicy Eggplant-Spinach Curry (p. 355) or
Golden Curry (p. 359). Preparation Time: 20 minutes; Chill Time: 30 mins.
Yield 3 quarts. per serving 56 cals, 1.2 g fat, 62 mg sodium.
allow to drain for 15 minutes.
2. Combine the drained cucumbers with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Chill for 30 minutes.
Menu Planning: * Here is a Greek version of a salad that is common
throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. While
appropriate as a side dish with foods of those regions, Tzatziki is also a
refreshing counterpoint for a spicy Eggplant-Spinach Curry (p. 355) or
Golden Curry (p. 359). Preparation Time: 20 minutes; Chill Time: 30 mins.
Yield 3 quarts. per serving 56 cals, 1.2 g fat, 62 mg sodium.
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