Spinach Yogurt Tzatziki Dip Food

SIMPLE SPINACH YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Blanch the spinach until it is wilted then drain well. Finely chop the spinach leaves.
• Sauté the garlic with the oil over medium-low heat. Add the spinach and stir for a few minutes. This allows more water to evaporate as you don't want it to be too mushy.
• Let it cool off for a few minutes, then squeeze out any excess water.
• Mix the greek yogurt with the spinach. When ready to serve this spinach dip, sprinkle with dried mint and crushed walnuts and drizzle a bit of olive oil. Add toasted pita bread. Enjoy!You can refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

SPINACH AND YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Blanch the spinach for 20 to 30 seconds or steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse and squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely.
• Pound the garlic to a paste with salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the spices. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle, and add the spinach. Cook, stirring, until heated through and coated with the oil and spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to a puree. Add the yogurt and blend together. Transfer to a bowl or platter. Serve on croutons or with crudités such as red pepper squares, or with pita triangles. Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired. Serve with pita bread.

SPINACH YOGURT "TZATZIKI" DIP

Steps:

• Chop 2 packed cups of fresh spinach.
• Place spinach in a microwave-safe dish and add 1/3 cup water.
• Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
• Squeeze cooled spinach completely dry and discard liquid.
• To the spinach, mix in 1 t. salt and 1 minced garlic clove (take out the center for a milder taste!).
• Add 2 cups plain yogurt and mix until everything is well-combined.
• Enjoy as a sauce or dip for anything you like!

GREEK TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Add lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.