Guest guest Posted July 24, 2000 Report Share Posted July 24, 2000 Hi, Noelle! I found quite a few Tzatziki recipes for you. I'm sending them all for you to choose from. Karen * Exported from MasterCook * Tzatziki Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Appetizers Garlic Sauces Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Cups Plain Yogurt 2 cucumbers Salt To Taste 2 cloves garlic -- minced 1 1/2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil freshly ground pepper to taste Line a sieve with a damp cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Dump the yogurt into the sieve, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to drain in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Peel the cucumbers. Cut them in alf lengthwise. Using a teaspoon, scrape out and discard the seeds. Grate the cucumbers into a colander, using the large holes on a four-sided grater. Salt the cumcumbers and allow them to drain for 1/2 hour. Place the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl and marinate while the cucumbers are draining. Squeeze the drained cucumbers as dry as possible and blot on paper towels. Place in the bowl with the marinated garlic. Add the drained yougurt and stir. Add a few grindings of fresh pepper and salt if necessary. Serve with toasted pita bread triangles. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 64 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (51% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 8mg Cholesterol; 30mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 1671 0 1326 620 1573 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tzatziki (from " The Food of Greece " ) Recipe By : The Food of Greece, Vilma Liacouras Chantiles Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Greek Sauces & Seasonings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups plain yogurt 1 medium cucumber -- see Note* 1 clove garlic -- minced 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 pinch salt Combine all the ingredients in a glass or earthenware bowl and chill; to allow flavors to penetrate cucumber. Serve as a " dip " , or on lettuce leaves as a salad, or with fried zucchini or eggplant. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 107 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (52% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 16mg Cholesterol; 92mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : *Note: Cucumber should be peeled, seeds removed, and diced or grated. Drain excess juice if grated. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tzatziki 1 Recipe By :The Greek Connection Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Greek Sauces & Seasonings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups plain yogurt 2 large cucumbers 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste Put yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl. Drain several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Hand method Peel, seed, and coarsely grate cucumbers. Drain well. Add garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to cucumbers and mix well. Add drained yogurt and blend. Food processor method Grate peeled and seeded cucumber; set aside to drain. Add garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse with a quick on-off. Place in a bowl and combine with cucumber and yogurt. Yield: 2 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 394 Calories (kcal); 17g Total Fat; (36% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 241mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tzatziki 3 Recipe By :The Frugal Gourmet Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Greek Sauces & Seasonings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups plain yogurt 1 small cucumber -- peeled, seeded, and shredded 2 clove garlic -- peeled and put through garlic press 1 tsp grated onion 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh dill -- chopped (1/2 tsp. dried) salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Drain yogurt and grated cucumber in a cheesecloth lined colander for several hours. Mix with remaining ingredients and chill. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 390 Calories (kcal); 21g Total Fat; (46% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 235mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tzatziki Sauce for Gyros Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Greek Sauces & Seasonings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup cucumber -- shredded, drained 1 clove garlic -- crushed 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Combine all ingredients and stir well. Cover and chill thoroughly. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 30 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (63% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 81mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce Recipe By :AHA Around the World Cookbook p. 110 Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Salads & Dressings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt -- or non-fat yogurt 1/4 cup grated cucumber -- peeled or unpeeled 1/4 cup grated onion -- about 1 small 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -- or to taste Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and set aside. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 17 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (20% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 17mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Yogurt, Cucumber & Garlic Dip (Tzatziki) Recipe By :Sarah Maxwell, Greek Meze Cooking, p 15 Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Salads & Dressings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound plain yogurt 1/2 cucumber 3 cloves garlic -- crushed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar salt -- to taste chopped fresh mint -- to garnish Place the yogurt in a medium-sized bowl. Peel and grate the cucumber, squeezing a little at a time in the palm of your hand to remove the excess water. Stir the cucumber into the yogurt. Stir in the garlic, fresh mint, olive oil, and vinegar and season with salt, to taste. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until required. Just before serving, garnish with chopped fresh mint. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 139 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (66% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 14mg Cholesterol; 55mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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