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Homemade Labneh
This homemade labneh is the perfect addition to a mezze board. It's a tangy Mediterranean yogurt cheese made with only two simple ingredients!
Prep Time
5 mins
Straining Time
2 d
Total Time
2 d 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 69 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Lebanese , Arabian
Ingredients
- 32 ounces plain whole milk yogurt
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Za’atar for serving
- extra virgin olive oil for serving
Instructions
- Line a fine strainer with a thick cheesecloth and set over a bowl.
- Place the yogurt into the cheesecloth carefully and sprinkle it with salt. Stir to incorporate. Tie the cheesecloth on the top to prevent any air from entering into the yogurt.
- Set aside the yogurt in the cheesecloth-lined strainer on the counter or in the refrigerator for 24-72 hours, depending on your desired thickness.
- Remove the strained labneh from cheesecloth, and transfer it to a serving dish or bowl. Use the back of a spoon to make a swirly pattern on top of the labneh.
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Notes
- The nutrition label does not include the extra olive oil for serving.
- Storage: You can store homemade labneh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However feel free to use Greek yogurt instead of whole milk yogurt if you'd prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
112IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.