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Zucchini-Tzatziki

Judith
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium zucchini about 9 oz
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt 10% fat
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 organic lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the zucchini, trim the ends. Grate it into fine shreds, and sprinkle with some salt.
  • Let the zucchini shreds drain in a colander for 15 minutes. Then, using your hands, thoroughly squeeze out any excessive water.
  • Place the yogurt in a bowl. Finely grate the zest of the lemon and add it to the yogurt.
  • Peel the garlic clove and press it directly into the yogurt.
  • Stir the squeezed zucchini, olive oil, and some freshly ground pepper into the yogurt mixture.
  • Season the zucchini tzatziki to taste with lemon zest, salt, and lemon juice.
  • Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving.