Lunche for 1
Grilled Cucumber Tzatziki
Grilled cucumbers are cooled, chopped, and folded into creamy yogurt with lemon, garlic, dill, and olive oil.
$13.98for 4 servings
$3.50 per serving$13.98 for 4
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- 26 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
GreekVegetarianGluten-freeLunchesGrillSummer grillingBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 2 | $1.78Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.49Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lebanese cucumbers
- 1 1/4 cups greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 heaped teaspoon cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Steps
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high, about 400 F.
- Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and grill them for 3 minutes per side.
- Cool the cucumbers for 10 minutes, then chop them finely.
- Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and dill in a bowl.
- Fold in the chopped cucumbers and chill for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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