Tzatziki slimming
Tzatzíki is a Greek and Turkish meze that can be used as a side sauce or as a starter, served with toasted bread toast. Ultra fresh, creamy and delicious, follow the steps in this easy recipe to the letter if you want to prepare it yourself at home.
Ingredients :
- 1 nice cucumber
- 750 g plain Greek yogurt
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 untreated lemon
- 1 C. tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 nice c. chopped dill
- salt to taste
Preparation :
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1
Peel the cucumber, then coarsely grate it over a salad bowl using a vegetable grater.
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2
Squeeze the half-lemon to recover its juice. Remove the pips if necessary.
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3
Peel and finely chop the garlic.
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4
Add the Greek yogurt to the grated cucumber in the bowl, then mix well.
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5
Then add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped garlic, mint and chopped dill. Salt to taste, then stir well.
Technical moves
How to chop your herbs?
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Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge. Leave to rest for at least 3 hours before serving.
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Serve this very cold tzatziki with, for example, smoked shoursn and toasted bread as a starter. You can also incorporate it into all your savory culinary preparations, from the aperitif to the main course, such as in verrines, mixed salads or cakes.
Diet:
For a lighter version, opt for Greek yogurt (or plain yogurt or cottage cheese) reduced in calories, with 0% fat for example.
Tips
Don’t have Greek yogurt? Replace it with plain yogurt or unsweetened cottage cheese. It’s just as good!
