Believe us when we say that this vegan tzatziki, not only will you love it, but also your non-vegan friends won't be able to tell the difference from the yogurt-based one!
Tzatziki is probably the most popular appetizer of traditional Greek cuisine. It's very popular because of its taste, but also because it's served both as an appetizer and used as a sauce in traditional Greek souvlaki.
This vegan version tastes incredible! We look forward for you to trying it out and tell us what you think!
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Vegan tzatziki with tahini
Vegan tzatziki with tahini and garlic. The famous traditional Greek tzatziki in a vegan version that you will definitely keep on your recipes. Trust us! Your non-vegan friends won't tell the difference!
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PinServings: 1 appetizer
Calories: 790kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 2-3 cloves garlic crushed, depending on how intense you want it
- ½ cup cucumber grated
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 lemons (the juice)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red vinegar
- 2 Tbsp water
- salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients well, except the cucumber and parsley, until they are well mixed. Then fold in the cucumber and parsley.
- Add garlic, salt, lemon or vinegar to taste.
- You can make it more liquid by adding 1 Tbsp of water. If you prefer it thicker add ½ tsp of tahini.
Served:
- As an appetizer. Garnish with olive oil, fresh parsley, paprika or olives and accompany with pita bread.
- As a side dish at a main course (on the side or spread on a wrap where the main course will be placed on top).
- As a sauce in wrapped pitas, like this fantastic wrapped Greek souvlaki with mushroom gyros or on top of delicious lentil and mushroom kebabs.
Notes
We don't recommend using whole wheat tahini. At least not the first time you try the recipe. Not because the vegan tzatziki won't be a success. It will be (I often make it that way). But its flavor will be a bit tart and its color a bit darker. If you decide to put whole wheat tahini, you may need some more lemon and garlic.
Nutrition
Calories: 790kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 131mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 6mg
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Thank you!!! You can also try it with one of our following vegan recipes:
Okay, everyone was speechless !!!! The most beautiful tzatziki I have ever eaten and it is also vegan !!! They will try it with your skewers too !!!!
We are very happy Dina! Yes, we can also use wholemeal tahini. In fact, we almost always use whole grains. In addition, if you want, you can make a lighter and cooler sauce by removing the garlic and vinegar and adding, if necessary, a little more water. So it is an ideal sauce for vegan sandwiches and wraps 🙂
Very nice! Can we put whole wheat tahini? Can we not put garlic?
Thank you!
Paidia einai a-pi-ste-fto !!!!!! Bravo sas !!!!
Thank you!!! 🙂
I made the pitogyra from your site and put in the vegan tzatziki!
I did not believe it!
Not only will I be able to eat pitogyra again but also with tzatziki!
Congratulations to the chef !!!!!
Thanks!
Very glad you liked it! 🙂
Incredible! We made it and we didn't believe it! He didn't stay at all! Well done!
We are very happy to share the same enthusiasm!
Thank you!!!
It is incredible! Like normal! Well done!!!!!!!
Thank you so much Anet!
Exceptional! I had it tasty a few years ago when I visited Greece but the last time I came to Greece I was vegan so I didn't have any and I missed it. This recipe is exactly how I remeber it! Congratulations! I will try more of your recipes soon!