Swiss Chard Tzatziki

Name: Swiss Chard Tzatziki
Ingredients: 1 cup swiss chard, blanched, stemmed, and chopped finely; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 ounce strained greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon sea salt; pepper, to taste; warm pita rounds or crackers, for serving

Nathan Cyphert|Feb. 8, 2013 3:44 pm EST

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I've been on a Greek yogurt kick lately. I love traditional tzatziki with cucumber but wanted to try something a little different. The Swiss chard delivers a slightly different texture (almost like spinach dip) and some added health benefits. Click here to see Swiss Chard: Not Just for Sides.

Servings

8

Ingredients

1 cup swiss chard, blanched, stemmed, and chopped finely
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 ounce strained greek yogurt
1 teaspoon sea salt
pepper, to taste
warm pita rounds or crackers, for serving

Directions

In a bowl, muddle the first 6 ingredients together into a paste. Stir in the Greek yogurt and salt, and season with pepper, to taste. Serve with warm pita rounds or crackers.