Cucumber-Walnut Raita

Name: Cucumber-Walnut Raita
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 minced garlic clove; 1/2 cup quartered, seeded, and sliced cucumber (from 1 Kirby); 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, divided; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup plain reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 cup quartered, seeded, and sliced cucumber (from 1 Kirby)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup plain reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add cumin and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until toasted and fragrant; set cumin oil aside to cool completely.
2

Stir together cucumber, 1/4 cup walnuts, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir in cumin oil and top with additional 2 tablespoons walnuts.