Recipe Quickie [Cinnamon-ziki Sauce]

When you combine my love for all things tzatziki with my sweet-n-savory obsession, the stars practically align.  I've been whipping up this super speedy dip all week and had to finally share the recipe!  I was hesitant at first b/c I was certain that posting a recipe that combines cinnamon and dill would have me shipped off to the looney bin buuuuut if this combo is wrong... I don't wanna be right!

Cinnamon-Ziki Sauce

grab a dollop [or more!] of super thick Greek yogurt and add....

a sprinkle of dried parsley

dried minced onion [or onion powder!]

dried dill and, of course, a fabulous pinch of cinnamon

mix well to incorporate and serve it up on anything and everything in sight

I left out measurements since the amount of sauce you need will vary depending on whether you serve this up with warm, toasted pita triangles or plop a dollop onto some super flavorful falafel!  Add them in equal parts and then give it a taste!  I usually toss in a little extra of each b/c I've fallen absolutely mad for the pairing of these herbs/spices -- Hope you love it too!

Oh and it is baller.  I repeat, BALL. ER. over some baked Veggie Patch Falafel =)

While we're at it, here's the recipe for my classic Tzatziki sauce too!

 

Tzatziki Sauce

3/4 cup of plain non-fat Greek yogurt [I exclusively use Fage -- it's AMAZING!]

1/2 large cucumber seeded, peeled, and diced/minced or grated

1/4 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, minced + smushed

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped [dried will work too!]

a small sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper

dried minced onions, dried dill, and garlic powder, to taste

Feel free to leave the skin on the cucumber for a little extra fiber!  English cucumbers have the best-tasting skin and the least amount of seeds in the center!

or you can dive face first into this Zucchini-ziki Sauce and call it a day! =)