Persian Carpet

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Persian Carpet
45 min.
4
143kcal

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This Persian Carpet recipe is a refreshing and healthy treat that's perfect for a hot summer day. With a blend of cucumber, mint, and yogurt, it's like a liquid salad! The addition of seltzer water gives it a fun, fizzy twist. It's a great way to cool down and refresh, and it's also a delicious way to get your daily dose of veggies. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions. The preparation is simple and quick, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious pick-me-up, give this Persian Carpet recipe a try! It's a unique and delightful way to enjoy the flavors of summer.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cucumber english coarsely chopped (for best color, leave peel on)
  • teaspoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon sea salt 
  • cups yogurt plain
  • cups yogurt plain

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. In a blender, whirl 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber (for best color, leave peel on), 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves until very smooth.
  2. Add kosher or sea salt to taste (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon). Fill four tall glasses (16-oz. capacity) halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Pour yogurt mixture equally into glasses. Slowly fill each glass to the rim with cold seltzer water.
  4. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories143kcal
Protein40.13%
Fat3.06%
Carbs56.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
11.800869817967%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:143.09kcal
7.15%
Fat:0.48g
0.75%
Saturated Fat:0.3g
1.87%
Carbohydrates:20.24g
6.75%
Net Carbohydrates:20.04g
7.29%
Sugar:19.47g
21.63%
Cholesterol:4.9mg
1.63%
Sodium:334.79mg
14.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:14.29g
28.59%
Calcium:494mg
49.4%
Phosphorus:394.05mg
39.4%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.49%
Vitamin B12:1.49µg
24.91%
Potassium:682.39mg
19.5%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.72%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.37%
Magnesium:51.66mg
12.92%
Selenium:8.94µg
12.77%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.54%
Folate:32.19µg
8.05%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.28%
Vitamin K:6.89µg
6.56%
Vitamin C:3.31mg
4.02%
Copper:0.05mg
2.65%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.2%
Iron:0.33mg
1.85%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.71%
Vitamin A:60.22IU
1.2%
Source:My Recipes