Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar)

Low Calorie - Diet and Healthy

This cool and healthy dip can be served along side rice and meat, or simply with bread. No Persian meal is complete without Maast-o khiar! This dish is best if refrigerated for a few hours, but if you are strapped for time feel free to serve after mixing. Don't be afraid to get creative! Try adding spinach, raisins, or walnuts. Other herbs could be used as well (i.e. mint, tarragon, oregano). More cucumbers, less shallots...it's your call! Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 Servings

Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar)

Ingredients

1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt

3 English cucumbers

peeled and cubed

1 clove garlic

minced

1 shallot

finely chopped

5 tablespoons dried dill weed

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Hot Breakfast Couscous

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together the yogurt cucumbers garlic and shallot. Season with dill salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutritional Information

Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar)

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 46.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.8g 8%

Carbohydrates: 6.3g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 0.9g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Cholesterol: 3.4mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 229.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 7.3mcg 2%

Calcium: 123.3mg 12%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 15mg 5%

Potassium: 177.7mg 5%

Sodium: 187.5mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 8.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.