Shredded zucchini is sauteed in fragrant garlic and herbs before being mixed with creamy yogurt and a squeeze of lemon juice—it's the dish that complements any Mediterranean meal.
Author:Ali
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 people 1x
Category:Sides
Cuisine:Greek, Mediterranean, Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium zucchini, grated
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup full-fat yogurt
1 large lemon, juice of
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill, lightly packed
olive oil and fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
Place a skillet over medium heat.
Once heated, drizzle in the olive. Add the chopped garlic. Saute for 10 seconds, just until fragrant.
Add the zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 10 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
In a mixing bowl, add the zucchini, yogurt, dried mint, lemon juice, dill, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix to combine.
Dollop and smear the zucchini tzatziki on a serving dish. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh sprigs of dill.