Tzatziki Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Tzatziki Sauce
20 min.
8
77kcal

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Tzatziki sauce is a traditional Greek sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. It's a refreshing and healthy sauce that is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. This sauce is not just delicious but also packed with nutrients and offers various health benefits. With a glycemic index of 9.88 and a glycemic load of 0.77, it's a great option for those watching their blood sugar levels. Tzatziki sauce also boasts an inflammation score of -2 and a nutrition score of 3.62%, making it a nutritious choice.

This sauce is incredibly versatile and can be served with various dishes. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats, such as souvlaki or gyros, and can also be used as a dip for vegetables or pita bread. For a refreshing appetizer, serve it with fresh vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers. You can even use it as a spread on sandwiches or wraps for a tasty twist.

Tzatziki sauce is simple to make and only takes about 20 minutes to prepare. The key to getting the perfect consistency is to use a food processor or blender to combine the ingredients until smooth. Be sure to refrigerate the sauce for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. So, if you're looking for a tasty and healthy sauce to add to your repertoire, Tzatziki sauce is a fantastic option!

Ingredients

  •  cucumber diced peeled seeded
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic peeled
  • 0.5  juice of lemon juiced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 16 ounce yogurt plain
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. Process until well-combined.
  2. Transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories77kcal
Protein12.72%
Fat62.92%
Carbs24.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.88
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.6165217174136%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76.64kcal
3.83%
Fat:5.47g
8.42%
Saturated Fat:1.68g
10.52%
Carbohydrates:4.77g
1.59%
Net Carbohydrates:4.21g
1.53%
Sugar:3.74g
4.15%
Cholesterol:7.37mg
2.46%
Sodium:221.68mg
9.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:2.49g
4.98%
Calcium:81.51mg
8.15%
Vitamin K:7.64Β΅g
7.28%
Phosphorus:71.52mg
7.15%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.94%
Potassium:196.77mg
5.62%
Vitamin C:3.8mg
4.61%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.1%
Magnesium:16.23mg
4.06%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.86%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.76%
Folate:14.95Β΅g
3.74%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.56%
Vitamin B12:0.21Β΅g
3.5%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.18%
Copper:0.06mg
3.11%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.83%
Vitamin A:114.2IU
2.28%
Fiber:0.56g
2.22%
Selenium:1.48Β΅g
2.12%
Iron:0.24mg
1.33%
Source:Allrecipes