Tzatziki with roasted cucumber
26 Jun 2015
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Background
This tzatziki is made with roasted cucumber, which sounds a bit weird, but is actually very tasty and different to the normal, well-known sauce. So if you're having a party, why don't you give it a try? It's very easy to make! You can serve it as a dip with pita or as a sauce in a kebab, or drizzled over grilled fish & meat, koftas, falafels and so on!
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 100g Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp capers (in brine )
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp chopped dill
- 1 Tbsp chopped mint leaves
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Cut the ends of the cucumber, then cut it in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds out.
- Cut the flesh into half centimetre slices. Put them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Pour over the oil, season with a little salt, then roast for 15 minutes until light brown. Transfer them to a serving dish.
- Mix the yogurt with the garlic, herbs and enough lemon juice to get a runny sauce. Drain the capers and add to the cucumber..
- Pour the yoghurt mixture over the cucumber, toss well. Season to taste.
Tips
You can peel the cucumber if you prefer© 2026 Copyright CookTogether
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dips - Everyday - Roast - Sauces - Side
- Cuisines: - Greek
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Parties - Picnic - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Dairy - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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