Avocado Tzatziki
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Adding avocado into a classic tzatziki recipe gives it extra creaminess, extra color, and extra flavor! This is a versatile Greek dip that everyone will love.
Servings: 6
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large avocado
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and minced (optional)
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and diced
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the Greek yogurt, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, and jalapeño (if using). Process until smooth, scraping down the sides and processing again, if necessary.
- Scrape into a medium bowl and stir in the diced cucumber. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. You might want a little more lemon, dill, or salt. Serve with cut up vegetables, pita chips, pita bread, or use as a salad dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.3mg