Labneh Yogurt Cheese
This will need 24-48 hours to sit in your fridge. A small effort brings a great and memorable appetizer!
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Calories: 52kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces plain yogurt (use 2% or full fat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably xtra virgin)
- 1 teaspoon za'atar (or Aleppo pepper, fresh herbs, or the spices of your choice)
Instructions
- Place the yogurt in a bowl, and mix in the salt. Place the yogurt into a double-folded cheesecloth, a towel, or a yogurt strainer with a very fine mesh. Suspend this over a bowl (see note below), cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 24-48 hours
- Discard the water that’s dripped from the cheese
- To serve, drizzle olive oil into a plate or small bowl, and place the cheese on top. Sprinkle on za’atar, herbs, or your choice of spices (such as cumin, chili powder, etc.)
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or a crudité of vegetables
Notes
Note: After you’ve wrapped the yogurt in cheesecloth or a towel, place this into another strainer to make it easier to suspend it over a bowl
Nutrition Facts
Labneh Yogurt Cheese
Serving Size
12 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
52
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
137
mg
6
%
Potassium
70
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
45
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
0.04
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.