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Greek Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki Bowls

Tzatziki served over rice with cherry tomatoes, olives, and warm pita.

Greek Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki Bowls

Total

25 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill
  • 1.5 cups Cooked rice
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
  • 2 rounds Pita bread
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and salt. Chill or set aside.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and warm the pita bread for about 5 minutes, or warm in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Divide warm rice between two bowls and top with a generous scoop of tzatziki.

  5. 5

    Add halved cherry tomatoes and olives to each bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and serve with warm pita on the side.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate62 g
Fat20 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium720 mg

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