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1. Grate the cucumber on the coarse side of a box grater. Gather the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and wring it out firmly over the sink until almost completely dry — this is essential for thick, creamy tzatziki.
1 piece Cucumber
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2. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic (1 clove), olive oil (1 tbsp), a squeeze of lemon juice, and most of the fresh dill (reserving a little for garnish). Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir well, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil,
1 clove Garlic,
500 g Greek yogurt,
1 piece Cucumber,
3 tbsp Fresh dill,
1 piece Lemon,
Salt,
Black pepper
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3. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper, and pit and halve the Kalamata olives if whole. Crumble or slice the feta into chunks.
200 g Cherry tomatoes,
0.5 piece Red onion,
0.5 cup Kalamata olives,
1 piece Green bell pepper,
150 g Feta cheese
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4. Place the pitas on two large baking sheets. In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil with the remaining minced garlic clove and a pinch of dried oregano. Brush this mixture generously over each pita, all the way to the edges.
4 piece Pita bread,
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil,
1 clove Garlic,
1 tsp Dried oregano
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5. Scatter the cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives evenly over each pita. Distribute the feta chunks on top. Season lightly with black pepper.
200 g Cherry tomatoes,
0.5 piece Red onion,
0.5 cup Kalamata olives,
1 piece Green bell pepper,
150 g Feta cheese,
Black pepper
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6. Bake for 10–13 minutes until the pita edges are deeply golden and crisp and the feta is lightly browned in spots. Rotate the trays halfway through for even crisping.
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7. Remove the pitas from the oven and immediately squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over each one. Dollop generous spoonfuls of tzatziki across the tops and scatter with fresh mint and the reserved dill. Serve immediately.
3 tbsp Fresh dill,
1 piece Lemon,
2 tbsp Fresh mint
By mansi
