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Kicked Up Tzatziki Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Kicked Up Tzatziki Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Kicked Up Tzatziki Sauce (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dill or oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp essence , recipe follows
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
Serve as a dip.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	489.82 Kcal (2051 kJ)
Calories from fat	227.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.3g	39%
Cholesterol	31.85mg	11%
Sodium	15270.62mg	636%
Potassium	1620.11mg	34%
Total Carbs	57.96g	19%
Sugars	17.81g	71%
Dietary Fiber	16.27g	65%
Protein	17.78g	36%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	10.7mg	59%
Calcium	558.4mg	56%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.79 Kcal (359 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.43g	39%
Cholesterol	5.58mg	11%
Sodium	2674.66mg	636%
Potassium	283.76mg	34%
Total Carbs	10.15g	19%
Sugars	3.12g	71%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	65%
Protein	3.11g	36%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	1.9mg	59%
Calcium	97.8mg	56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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