Middle East Labneh Recipe • Deliciously Versatile! 🤩 - Episode 846

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar texture with added protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and a mild flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while tortillas are often less expensive.

Add 650 grams of full-fat Greek-style yogurt to a medium bowl.

Add ¾ teaspoon of ground sea salt to the yogurt and stir well until combined.

Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.

Scoop the yogurt mixture into the prepared colander and cover with cheesecloth.

Transfer the colander to the fridge and let strain for 24 hours.

Remove the labneh from the cheesecloth into a serving bowl.

Pour extra virgin olive oil over the labneh and sprinkle with za’atar.

Serve the labneh with warm pitas, crudités, or crackers.

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