Vegan Classic Tzatziki Sauce
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this refreshing and creamy Vegan Classic Tzatziki Sauce. A dairy-free twist on the traditional Greek favorite, this recipe features rich, unsweetened vegan yogurt combined with freshly grated cucumber, zesty lemon juice, fragrant dill, and a hint of garlic for bold flavor. Perfectly seasoned with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this versatile sauce is ideal as a dip for pita bread and veggies or as a tangy topping for Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and chilled for ultimate flavor infusion, this vegan tzatziki is sure to become your go-to for effortless, wholesome recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain unsweetened vegan yogurt
- 1 medium, grated cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the cucumber. Peel and grate the cucumber, then place it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess moisture. This step is important to prevent the tzatziki from becoming too watery.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vegan yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and minced garlic.
Stir the mixture well until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Add salt and black pepper to the mixture, adjusting the seasoning according to taste preferences.
Once mixed, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the sauce to chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the tzatziki a final stir. Serve chilled as a dip with bread or vegetables, or as a sauce over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
