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Labneh Dip (How To Make Labneh)
This easy labneh dip recipe has a layer of rich, creamy labneh topped with a drizzle of sizzled mini tomatoes in olive oil and garlic with herbs and spices.
Prep Time
1 d
Cook Time
mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 44 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Labneh
- 500 g plain greek yogurt full fat
- ¼ teaspoon cooking salt
Drizzle
- 2½ tablespoon olive oil divided
- 100 g miniature tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove halved
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon za'atar seasoning
- zest of a lemon finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon cooking salt
- finely chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
To make the labneh
- Place a strainer/sieve over a large bowl and line it with cheesecloth or clean Chux cloth and set aside.
- Mix the yogurt and salt then pour into the lined strainer.
- Fold over the top of the Chux to cover then place in the fridge for 24 hours.
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To finish the dip
- Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan, and fry tomatoes and garlic over medium-low heat until the tomatoes start to burst and the garlic is golden.
- Turn off the heat and remove the garlic, then add the remaining olive oil, lemon zest, thyme leaves, za'atar and salt. Mix to combine then allow to cool.
- Spoon the labneh into a medium bowl then swirl the spoon lightly through the top to create some ridges for effect.
- Drizzle over the tomato and olive oil mixture then sprinkle with chopped parsley to garnish (if using).
Notes
- ½ cups.
- ½ cup of whey.
- *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
- If you are purchasing the labneh already made, you will need approximately 1 ½ cups.
- I used a clean Chux kitchen cloth as I don't have any cheesecloth. You can also use a piece of clean, loosely woven cotton fabric.
- 500g of yogurt will produce about ½ cup of whey.
Nutrition Information
Calories
44kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.