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vegan tzatziki

Updated: Apr 11, 2022


(Post updated 11/04/22, original post 07/01/2021)


A cooling and refreshing condiment. This vegan tzatziki is rich, creamy and delicious with vegan gyros, veggies, baked potatoes, and more!




WHAT IS TZATZIKI?


Tzatziki is a traditional Greek side dish made of a thick yoghurt, olive oil, garlic, grated and drained cucumber, fresh lemon juice, fresh herbs (usually dill or mint) and salt.

It is enjoyed as a dip, sauce or a spread.




HOW TO SERVE AND ENJOY TZATZIKI

  • Sauce for falafel

  • Sauce for vegan gyros or vegan souvlaki

  • As a dip with bread

  • As a dip for roasted or fresh veggies

  • On a vegan burger or sandwich

  • In a pita wrap

  • As a topping on a baked potato





HELPFUL TIPS!

  • Use a thick, plain yoghurt. I recommend using a plant-based Greek- style yoghurt. The thicker, the better.

  • After grating the cucumber, squeeze out the access water as the water will make the sauce runny and might separate the sauce.

  • Use fresh lemon juice and not bottled lemon juice

  • I recommend using fresh dill, but dried dill works well too.





OTHER SAUCES AND DIPS YOU MIGHT LIKE





VEGAN TZATZIKI


This vegan tzatziki is rich, creamy and delicious with vegan gyros, veggies, baked potatoes, and more!



Serves: 4

Time: 5 min



INGREDIENTS
  • 150g plantbased Greek-style yoghurt

  • 1/2 small cucumber, grated about 90g

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

  • 1 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp fresh chopped mint

  • 1 - 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste

  • pepper, to taste


INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze the grated cucumber to drain all access water.

  2. Mix the grated cucumber and all the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.





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