Crunchy vegetables and a creamy dip sound like an afterthought snack, but this one's pulling its weight for your gut on two fronts. Bell peppers and unpeeled cucumber bring fiber and skin-on nutrients, and the plain yogurt dip contributes live active cultures that your microbiome will happily welcome. Ten minutes, zero cooking, and a snack that's more than the sum of its parts.
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers, mixed colors, sliced into strips
- 1 cucumber, unpeeled, sliced into sticks
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, garlic, herbs, and salt in a small bowl and mix well.
- Arrange bell pepper strips and cucumber sticks on a plate.
- Serve with the yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 90 |
| Total fat | 3g |
| Total carbohydrates | 10g |
| Dietary fiber | 2g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Sodium | 140mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Plain yogurt made with live active cultures contains beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus and Streptococcus thermophilus, which can help support a balanced gut microbiome. Bell peppers and unpeeled cucumber contribute fiber and plant compounds that feed those same bacteria, making this a rare pairing of both probiotic and prebiotic support in one snack plate.
Crudites and dip, doing more for your gut than a green smoothie ever will. If you like the format, Tzatziki Stuffed Cucumber Boats and Roasted Garlic Hummus are worth adding to the rotation.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
