Avocado Tzatziki

Prep time: 5 min

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Description

A colorful California version of this classic Greek sauce. Use on your favorite pita sandwich, gyro, falafel or as a fresh veggie dip. Also try it as a condiment for spicy Indian food and curries. Make it using yogurt in place of sour cream, or even without the sour cream for a great vegan alternative!

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lemons, juiced

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1 In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, sour cream and cucumber. Mash with a fork until smooth. If your avocado is not quite ripe enough, you may wish to use a food processor. Season with red pepper flakes, cilantro, mint, salt and pepper, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.