Roasted Garlic Tzatziki

The key to this roasted garlic tzatziki recipe is using roasted garlic instead of fresh and straining the yogurt for 24 hours to make it like soft cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic puree
• 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 0.5 English cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place yogurt in a paper coffee filter, paper towels, or 4 layers of cheesecloth set in a strainer or colander set over a bowl. Strain yogurt in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Step 2

Peel and grate cucumber; squeeze out excess water and place into a bowl. Add strained yogurt, mint, garlic purée, lemon juice, and olive oil; stir to combine. Season with salt; chill before serving.