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(No ratings yet)Skillet Gnocchi Stix with Tzatziki Dip
Step 1
GRATE cucumber and place in a strainer; gently press to release as much fluid as possible.
Step 2
BLEND cucumber with yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) tzatziki.
Step 3
MELT butter in a non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat.
Step 4
ADD Olivieri® Skillet Gnocchi Stix™; sauté for 5 minutes or until gnocchi are golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 5
SERVE warm gnocchi with tzatziki dip on the side.
Get ready to take your skillet gnocchi repertoire up a level! Aside from being an elegant dish, due to its tasty inclusion of tzatziki sauce, it’s also more fun than your everyday meal. Why? Because the little ones love these fresh Gnocchi Stix! SImply put, this dish is a fantastic crowd-pleaser that all the family can enjoy together.
Tzatziki is a dipping sauce also known as cacık or tarator, popular in both the MIddle East and Southeastern Europe. It’s typically made from strained yogurt (or Greek yogurt) combined with garlic and cucumbers, and sometimes, an extra touch of fresh herbs like dill or mint. The yogurt is traditionally made from sheep or goat’s milk, although any full-fat Greek yogurt can also be used.
This is more important than it may initially seem? Why? At some point, you’ll have to tell the family what you’re preparing. So, if you’re going to say it, it’s better to say it right than simply guess! The pronunciation of tzatziki is “tuh-zee-kee”, with the stress being on the middle syllable zee.
You can pair this much-loved Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean sauce with numerous delicious Skillet Gnocchi Varieties. Firstly, with our Classic-Style Fresh Gnocchi. You can bring traditional Italian ingredients to the table to accompany your tzatziki, each with their own distinct flavour types.
But don’t forget what our exciting Gnocchi Stix have to offer! What’s great about these sticks is that their elongated fry-like shape makes them more fun, child-friendly and easy for dipping than their classic counterpart. Both forms of our gnocchi have their own charm. You can swap them in and out of your favourite gnocchi recipes and see which works best for you, your loved ones and the little ones!
Try cooking up some Classics with a Gnocchi Twist or find out How to Make a Gnocchi Board, and bring your tzatziki to the table for some gnocchi-sauce combos that will wow your taste buds!
Nothing beats a bowl of freshly prepared guacamole, except having our delicious Gnocchi Stix on the side for dipping.
Pair this wholesome chickpea dip with Gnocchi Stix and fresh cut veggies for a nutritious lunch or snack.
The key to a Buddha bowl is to assemble a healthy variety of colours, textures and flavours. Use these vegan-friendly ingredients or adapt the recipe to your preferences using whatever veggies you enjoy or already have on hand.
