Spinach and Tzatziki

by Sherwin Tlhoaele | Apr 10, 2026 | Recipes | 0 comments


Serves 2

45 mins

INGREDIENTS

Spinach

1 to 2 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

500g baby spinach

Pinch nutmeg, optional

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tzatziki

120g finely grated cucumber

Large pinch salt

240g thick Greek yoghurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, grated

Pinch salt

1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 tbsp chopped fresh mint, optional

DIRECTIONS

Spinach

Wilt spinach in a large saucepan over high heat.

Cool slightly and squeeze out excess liquid.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add garlic briefly, then add spinach.

Season and heat through.

Tzatziki

Sprinkle salt over cucumber and leave for 5 minutes.

Squeeze out excess moisture.

Mix all ingredients and chill until needed.

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