Healthy Snack Recipes: Tzatziki, White Bean Spread, and Guacamole

@ BeltaPlus Here are three easy snack recipes for healthy snacks from around the world. Cook - you will not regret it, it is very nutritious and delicious! Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber;
1 cup Greek yogurt;
1 tablespoon lemon juice;
1 teaspoon of olive oil;
1 clove of garlic, grated;
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt;
1 tablespoon chopped dill; 1 tablespoon minced mint (optional)
Cooking Technique: Place the grated cucumber on a paper towel and gently squeeze out the excess water.
In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint and stir until smooth.
Place the sauce in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.
Serve with bread, vegetables or pita bread.

Enjoy your meal!
White Bean Spread Ingredients: 1.5 cups boiled beans;
2 tablespoons of olive oil;
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice;
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest;
1 small clove of garlic;
1/2 teaspoon sea salt;
freshly ground black pepper to your taste;
2-4 tablespoons of water, if necessary to create the desired consistency;
1 handful of chopped fresh dill;
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves;
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves.
Preparation Method: In a food processor or blender, process the beans, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
While the food processor or blender is running, slowly add water and beat the mixture until smooth.
At the end, add fresh herbs.
Serve the spread with pita bread, as well as with vegetables (pepper or carrot). Enjoy your meal! Guacamole Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados; 1 large red onion, diced; 1 handful of finely chopped cilantro; zest and juice of 2 limes; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Directions: In a large bowl, combine the avocado, onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Grind the ingredients with an immersion blender. Season to your liking. Eat with pita bread, corn chips or bread. Enjoy your meal! | Prepared by Anastasia ZLOTNKOVA, BELTA+ | Photo: open Internet sources.



















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