Vegan Tsatsiki
Dive into the refreshing flavors of this creamy and herbaceous Vegan Tsatsiki, a plant-based twist on the classic Mediterranean dip! This easy-to-make recipe features dairy-free unsweetened yogurt, grated English cucumber, fresh dill, and zesty lemon juice, perfectly seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of salt and pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile and healthy addition to any meal, whether served as a dip for pita and fresh veggies or as a flavorful accompaniment to roasted vegetables or falafel. Simple yet satisfying, this vegan tsatsiki is sure to become a staple for your plant-based Mediterranean dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dairy-free unsweetened yogurt (e.g., coconut or almond-based)
- 1 medium English cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess moisture. This step ensures your tsatsiki does not become watery.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dairy-free unsweetened yogurt and grated cucumber.
Add the minced garlic, fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or dill according to your preference.
Transfer the tsatsiki to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as an accompaniment to roasted vegetables or falafel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1224 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 617 mg | 13% | |
*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.
