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Labneh

Yogurt drained in cloth until it turns thick and spreadable like soft cream cheese. A little salt helps release the whey, and a drizzle of olive oil and za'atar finishes it.

  • YieldAbout 500 g of labneh, serves 8
  • Hands-on10 min
  • Total1 d
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

Labneh

  • 1000 gfull-fat Greek yogurt, about 4 cups
  • ½ tspkosher salt

To serve

  • 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tspza'atar

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Sesame
  • Olive
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Marjoram
  • Sumac
  • Lactose
  • FODMAPs (any)

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Creamy

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Entertaining
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • Over 3 hours total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Needs advance prep
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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