Middle Eastern Zucchini Dip

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This creamy and tangy Middle Eastern zucchini dip recipe, also known as Koosa Ma Laban, is best served with baked pita chips or crunchy vegetables.

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Middle Eastern Zucchini Dip
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
about 1 1/2 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 medium zucchini, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ½ cup low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender; let cool for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; stir before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

69 Calories
5g Fat
4g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Calories 69
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 217IU 4%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Folate 19mcg 5%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Potassium 190mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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