Cucumber Raita
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INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon olive or canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Pinch of ground cumin
Dash of Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to tasteIn a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl.
Add cucumber, yogurt, cilantro, honey, vinegar, cumin and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
(35 calories per serving: 2 grams protein, 1 gram fat (0.1 gram saturated fat), 5 grams carbohydrate; 30 mg. Sodium; 1 mg. Cholesterol; 0 grams fiber)