Berry Labneh with Infused Olive Oil
Creamy labneh, infused olive oil, and sweet berries come together in a simple, comforting dish that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sheep’s yogurt can use 2 cups of labneh instead, or cow’s yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 10 prigs thyme plus extra leaves for serving
- 6 trips orange zest
- 1 cup blackberry
- 1 cup raspberry
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest of
- 1 tablespoon lime juice of
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt with salt. Line a colander with muslin or cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Pour the yogurt into the cloth, fold it over the top, and set a weight on it. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours until thick and spreadable.
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 7 minutes until small bubbles form. Remove from heat, add thyme sprigs and orange zest, then cover and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- In a food processor, blend ½ cup blackberries, ⅓ cup raspberries, ⅓ cup blueberries, sugar, and lime juice until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the remaining berries and pomegranate seeds with the blended mixture. Toss gently.
- Spread the thickened labneh onto a serving platter. Spoon the berry mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with lime zest. Drizzle with infused olive oil. Garnish with extra thyme leaves and orange zest strips. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.