Tzatziki Dip with Roast Veggies
SnackThis snack is a healthy choice when matched with nutritious raw or cooked vegetables. Why buy a tzatziki dip when you can whip it up easily at home?
Calories272kcal
Carbs34g
Protein25g
Fats4.2g
For Rest DayPerformance Benefits
This snack is light on calories but still really satisfying, making it a great recovery day choice.
Health Benefits
This recipe is low in calories, sugar and saturated fat. It is also high in fibre, which plays an important role in our health. In fat loss, it is important to promote satiety after eating, improve the gut microbiome and slow digestion.
Expert Tips
Feel free to mix and match the vegetables you use!
Ingredients
- 1 Red bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
- 1 Green bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
- 1 Head of broccoli (1 small head, florets separated)
- 1 Carrot (chopped into strips)
- ½ tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
For the tzatziki
- 100 g Cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt (50g)
- ½ Cucumber (diced)
- ¼ Red onion (chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (peeled and grated)
- ¼ Lemon (1 tbsp of lemon juice)
- ¼ handful Dill (chopped)
- 1 tsp Ground black
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Place the peppers, broccoli and carrot on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, drizzle the oil over, sprinkle some salt on top and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile make the tzatziki. Put the cottage cheese, yoghurt, cucumber, red onion, garlic, lemon juice and dill in a bowl and mix well.
- Season with black pepper. Serve with the oven-roasted veggies.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 4.2gSaturated Fat: 1.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 1727mgFiber: 15gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 2024ugVitamin C: 504mgCalcium: 346mgIron: 3.4mg
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