SWISS CHARD TZATZIKI

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In an otherwise traditional tzatziki, a Greek dip made with yogurt, Swiss chard stands in for cucumber, adding a wealth of nutrients; whole-wheat pita wedges bring fiber to the hors d'oeuvre.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup green or red Swiss chard, stemmed and finely chopped
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add chard; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Immediately plunge into ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, grind garlic and salt into a paste. Stir chard, yogurt, garlic paste, oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Serve with pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 311 g

Kjjj Jjj
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This was a delicious and healthy recipe! I loved the combination of Swiss chard and tzatziki. I will definitely be making this again.


Andile Khumalo
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The tzatziki was light and refreshing, and the Swiss chard added a nice touch of flavor.


Sajid Miya
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I'm always looking for new ways to use Swiss chard, and this recipe was a winner! The tzatziki was creamy and flavorful, and the Swiss chard added a nice crunch. I served it with grilled chicken and pita bread.


Sarah Mwanje
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the Swiss chard and cucumber, which made the process even quicker.


Md Forhad hossain
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The tzatziki was so flavorful and the Swiss chard added a nice touch of crunch.


shimr shimr
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less feta cheese.


Renae Branchaud
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tzatziki turned out really runny. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Jordany Elveus
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! I used Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt, and it was so creamy and delicious.


Benny Maybach
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This was a delicious and healthy recipe! I loved the combination of Swiss chard and tzatziki. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirza jawad
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I'm not a big fan of Swiss chard, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The tzatziki was creamy and flavorful, and the Swiss chard added a nice crunch.


Nondumiso Gumede
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The tzatziki was a bit too thick for my liking, and the Swiss chard didn't add much flavor.


Gontse Mokeona
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more garlic and lemon juice.


Nadia Akther
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The tzatziki was light and refreshing, and the Swiss chard added a nice touch of flavor.


Naveed Hammad
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I'm always looking for new ways to use Swiss chard, and this recipe was a winner! The tzatziki was creamy and flavorful, and the Swiss chard added a nice crunch. I served it with grilled chicken and pita bread.


Jethro Pabui
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This recipe was easy to follow and the tzatziki turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the Swiss chard and cucumber, which made the process even quicker. I also added a bit of garlic and lemon juice to taste.


Kenneth Johns
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This Swiss chard tzatziki was a delicious and refreshing dish! The flavors of the Swiss chard, cucumber, and yogurt all came together perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the dill and mint, which gave the tzatziki a nice herby flavor.


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