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Vegan Tzatziki

This creamy Vegan Tzatziki with coconut yogurt, cucumber, herbs and garlic tastes like the original Greek dip and it’s quick and easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: dips, sauces
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Alison Corey

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups plain unsweetened coconut milk yogurt
  • 1 cup cucumber shredded and squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minces
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

For Homemade Coconut Yogurt

  • 15 ounce full-fat coconut milk canned
  • 2 probiotic tablets

Instructions

  • Finely grate 1 cup of shredded cucumber. Squeeze all access water out of the cucumber using a paper towel or cheese cloth.
  • Mince garlic, zest lemon, and finely chop dill.
  • Fold shredded cucumber into coconut yogurt. Add minced, garlic, lemon zest, dill, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

Homemade Coconut Yogurt

  • Shake the can of coconut milk well.
  • Pour into a sterilized glass jar. If coconut milk is still a bit chunky, whisk together with a fork or spoon until smooth.
  • Pour probiotic capsules into the coconut milk, and stir with a wooden or plastic spoon. Do not use a metal spoon, as it will have an adverse reaction with the probiotic.
  • Cover with a cheesecloth, and secure with a rubber band.
  • Allow to sit in a warm area for 24-48 hours to activate. For a tangy, thick yogurt activate for 48 hours.
  • Refrigerate to cool once it has activated and reached desired thickness and tang.

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Notes

  1. To make your own homemade coconut yogurt see the ingredients and directions in the post above.
  2. Most of the water from a cucumber comes from the seeds. Remove the seeds from the cucumber before grating.
  3. Use a food processor with the grating attachment to quickly grate the cucumber.
  4. You'll need about half of a large English cucumber. If using a regular cucumber, peel first, remove seeds, and then grate.
  5. If making your own coconut yogurt plan in advance. It will take up to 48 hours for the yogurt to activate.
  6. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg