The easiest one bowl tzatziki sauce
I don’t know about you, but I love it when I land on an easy recipe idea that can be used in lots of different ways.
This plant-based tzatziki is as easy as it gets to make. All you need are six ingredients, a mixing bowl, a fork and five minutes to spare.
Even better, almost all of the ingredients come with some major health benefits too:
Cashew yogurt - contains probiotics to help promote a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut
Garlic - contains prebiotics, which also promotes good gut bacteria, and is believed to boost immunity
Fresh dill - rich in antioxidants and a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A.
Lemon - has an alkaline effect on the body once fully digested (alkalizing your body can improve mental alertness, reduce candida growth, increase healthy tissues, reduce the risk of chronic disease and more).
While traditional tzatziki includes cucumber, this recipe does not - for no reason other than I didn’t have any on hand when I went to make it.
It’s worth mentioning since leaving it out hardly affected the flavor at all. But, if you enjoy cucumber, like your dips on the chunkier side or simply want to sneak in some extra veg - go ahead and throw some in!
Either way, this recipe comes together almost instantly and the end result is a creamy, tangy and delicious dip/sauce/spread that tastes great with everything from simple raw vegetables and crackers, to mediterranean-inspired salads and bowls.
Check out the full recipe below.
I hope you enjoy it one as much I do!
Plant-based tzatziki sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup plain and unsweetened cashew yogurt ( I use Forager Project)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small lemon, zest and juice
1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
a couple pinches of salt and pepper (to taste)
drizzle of avocado oil (optional - for garnish or for richer taste)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl, and whisk together until ingredients are mixed well.
Taste and adjust ingredients based on your preferences. Add more salt for overall flavor, more garlic if you like a more pungent and spicy flavor, lemon for citrus and dill for an herbier taste.
Can be stored in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
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