Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt

Name: Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber; 1 medium green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Dash of pepper; 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt

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Prep 10 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 4

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Called raitas in India, yogurt-based accompaniments cool the palate when spicy foods are eaten. Try it with Indian Spiced Chicken and Chutney. Or when friends are coming over, serve it as a dip with pita bread wedges or crackers.

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 medium green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of pepper
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt

Directions

1

Cut cucumber lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Chop cucumber (about 1 1/4 cups).
2

In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix cucumber, onion and salt; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in tomato.
3

In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except yogurt; toss with cucumber mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
4

Drain thoroughly. Just before serving, fold in yogurt. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

35 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup

Calories: 35

Calories from Fat: 0

Total Fat: 0g; 0%

Saturated Fat: 0g; 0%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 320mg; 13%

Potassium: 220mg; 6%

Total Carbohydrate: 6g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Called raitas in India, yogurt-based accompaniments cool the palate when spicy foods are eaten. Try it with Indian Spiced Chicken and Chutney. Or when friends are coming over, serve it as a dip with pita bread wedges or crackers.

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