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Greek · Starter

Rainbow Chard Tzatziki with Crunchy Stems

A garlicky yogurt dip mixed with steamed, squeezed and finely chopped chard leaves and fresh mint, sharpened with vinegar and crowned with the sautéed minced stems for crunch. A meze made from a bunch of greens.

  • YieldMakes about 3 cups; serves 6 to 8 as meze
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total39 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 bunchrainbow chard, washed; stems separated from the leaves
  • 3½ tbspextra-virgin olive oil, 3 to 4 tablespoons, divided
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • to tastesea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 480 mlplain Greek yogurt, 2 cups
  • 4 tbspfresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbspsherry, raspberry or good red wine vinegar

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Mediterranean

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Sulfites
  • Olive
  • Grapes
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Swiss chard
  • Mint
  • Black and white pepper
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Lactose
  • FODMAPs (any)

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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