Veggies and Tzatziki (Pre-Op)
- Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Stage: Pre-Op (Snack)
INGREDIENTS:
- Cucumber - 1/2 medium (150 grams)
- Greek yogurt, non-fat, plain - 4 oz (113 grams)
- Garlic clove, minced - 1 medium (4 grams or 1 tsp minced)
- Olive oil - 1 tsp (5 grams)
- Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper, freshly ground - 1/8 tsp (pinch)
VEGGIES:
- Cucumber - 4 oz (113 grams)
- Carrot - 4 oz (113 grams)
- Celery - 4 oz (113 grams)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Grate the cucumber (no need to peel). Place over a paper towel and squeeze out all the moisture/water that you can. Transfer the cucumber to a bowl and mix in all the remaining ingredients.
- Serve 2 ounces of tzatziki with 4 ounces of your raw veggies of choice. Enjoy!
*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Other veggie options you may use include sugar snap peas, bell pepper, and parsnips.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 75
- Protein 5 grams
- Carbs 10 grams
- Fat 2 grams
- Fiber 2 grams
- Sugar 5 grams
- Iron 3% DV
- Calcium 9% DV
- Sodium 11% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: Make sure the Greek yogurt is non-fat and plain. Please note that this recipe if for future gastric sleeve patients that need to lose weight before their surgery. Do not follow this recipe if you already had your surgery.
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.