Best 3 Vegan Tzatziki Recipes
Tzatziki is a refreshing and flavorful sauce or dip originating from Greece. It's typically made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, dill, and other herbs and spices. This vegan version of tzatziki uses plant-based yogurt, making it a delicious and dairy-free alternative. This vegan tzatziki is a versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in various ways. It can be served as a dip with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers, or used as a sauce for grilled or roasted meats, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a marinade or spread for sandwiches and wraps. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can have a delicious and creamy tzatziki that's perfect for any occasion.
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SIMPLE VEGAN TZATZIKI SAUCE
A mild and vegan version of tzatziki sauce, a great refreshing, cooling sauce or dip.
Provided by stronglive1
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Puree tofu, cucumber, and orange zest in a food processor until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
VEGAN TZATZIKI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: coconut yogurt, lemon, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, cucumber, fresh dill
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Snacks
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine coconut yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. When creamy, add chopped garlic and oil. Blend again.
- Seed and grate cucumber and wrap in towel.
- Squeeze excess water out of cucumber.
- Add cucumber to coconut yogurt dip, and stir to blend.
- Cover and chill 2-3 hours.
- Garnish with dill.
- Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 3 grams
VEGAN TZATZIKI
After eliminating dairy, I wondered how I could get all of the flavor of the traditional Greek put-that-on-everything topping and this is what I came up with!
Provided by Kameron
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a bowl with a clean, sturdy towel. Grate cucumbers into the bowl. Gather towel around cucumber and squeeze as much liquid from the cucumbers as possible. Transfer cucumber to a colander and sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon salt over cucumber. Stir to evenly coat cucumber and allow to drain, 10 to 30 minutes.
- Mix cucumber, olive oil, vinegar, red onion, garlic, dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- Use a high-powered blender or food processor to get a smooth and creamy tzatziki.
- If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can grate the cucumber and onion by hand.
- Be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the cucumber before adding it to the tzatziki. This will help to prevent the tzatziki from becoming too watery.
- For a thicker tzatziki, add more yogurt or vegan sour cream.
- For a thinner tzatziki, add more cucumber or water.
- Season the tzatziki to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Serve the tzatziki immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This vegan tzatziki is a delicious and refreshing dip or sauce that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. The tzatziki is made with simple ingredients and is easy to make. It is also a healthy and nutritious snack or appetizer. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and delicious dip or sauce, give this vegan tzatziki a try.
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