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Smoky Labneh — Mediterranean Yogurt Cheese

Name: Smoky Labneh — Mediterranean Yogurt Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 2¼ lb greek yogurt Oil; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp za'atar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 10 black olives for garnish; ½ tsp cumin; 1 tbsp pomegranate

Homemade strained labneh with za'atar, smoked paprika and olive oil — a rich Mediterranean dip

⏱ 35 min🍽 4 servings 🌍 Lebanese👩‍🍳 Afoona

🧀 Dairy 🥬 Vegetarian 🌾 Gluten-free

👨‍🍳 Method

1
Mix the yogurt with the salt.
2
Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth set over a bowl, pour in the yogurt and tie up the ends of the cloth.
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3
Refrigerate at least 24 hours, until the labneh is thick.
Refrigerator
💡The longer the yogurt strains, the thicker the labneh: a day for a spread, and another day or two for balls.
4
Spread on a plate, make a well and drizzle the olive oil over it and sprinkle with the za'atar, paprika, cumin, olives and pomegranate seeds.
Plate

350calories

23 gprotein

11 gcarbs

24 gfat

● protein 26%● carbs 13%● fat 61%

Per serving (276 g), of 4 servings

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⚖ About the ingredients

Greek yogurt: 1 cup = 240 g · 97 kcal per 100 g · More about Greek yogurt →
Salt: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 6 g · 0 kcal per 100 g · More about Salt →
Olive oil: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 14 g · 884 kcal per 100 g · More about Olive oil →
Za'atar: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 2.7 g · 377 kcal per 100 g · More about Za'atar →
Smoked paprika: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 2.3 g · 282 kcal per 100 g · More about Smoked paprika →
Black olives: measured in pieces: one ≈ 4 g · 105 kcal per 100 g · More about Black olives →
Cumin: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 2.1 g · 375 kcal per 100 g · More about Cumin →
Pomegranate: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 11 g · 83 kcal per 100 g · More about Pomegranate →

🔧 Tools needed (4)

Refrigerator · Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
Bowl · Also works: Pot (None)
Colander · Also works: Lid (a lid held slightly open over the sink, you lose a little) · Slotted spoon (for small amounts)
Plate · Also works: Serving platter (None)

🧻 Consumables: Cheesecloth

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Homemade Labneh

Homemade Labneh · Homemade Cheese
Alternatives for this part: Soft Homemade Cheese
Possible additions: Cilantro on top · garlic · Mint · Dill · Grated lemon zest · black pepper · Ball size · Olive oil for serving · Coriander seeds in the jar · Red pepper flakes in the jar · Rosemary in the jar · Thyme in the jar …

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