Thursday, September 3, 2009

Zucchini-Cilantro Dip

INGREDIENTS

2 medium zucchini, trimmed, grated
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
Sea salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place grated zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 30 minutes. Rinse zucchini. Drain well. Using kitchen towel, squeeze as much water from zucchini as possible.

Whisk yogurt, sour cream, olive oil and vinegar in medium bowl until well blended. Mix in zucchini, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate at least 2 hours, and up to overnight, to blend flavours.

Serve with veggie sticks and/or pita bread triangles.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

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