Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Tzatziki Sauce
Recipe courtesy of Vivian Lee, PPMNY Culinary Empowerment CoordinatorTop any grain dish or salad with this refreshing cashew-based tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
¾ cup cashew nuts
- 1 cup cooked or canned white beans
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 large cucumber
- 5-7 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Soak the cashews in boiled water.
2. Grate the cucumber. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer.
3. Blend cashews, white beans, water, and lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Add the cucumber, garlic and salt. Store in a container and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or longer.
