Wednesday, March 28, 2012

APPETIZERS AND DIPS - ROASTED GARLIC TZATZIKI

Roasted Garlic Tzatziki
 
Original Recipe Yield 2 cups

Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons roasted garlic puree
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
Directions
  1. Place yogurt in a paper coffee filter, paper towel or 4 layers of cheesecloth set in a strainer or colander, and then set over a bowl to catch the liquid. Allow yogurt to strain for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Peel and grate the cucumber, squeeze out excess water; place into a bowl. Add strained yogurt, garlic puree, lemon juice, mint, and olive oil; mix until combined. Season to taste with salt; chill before serving.

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