Labneh Yogurt Cheese

Appetizers, Israeli and Palestinian, Mediterranean

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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Course: Appetizer, brunch
Cuisine: Israeli & Palestinian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Easy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 10
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Inspired by Yehudit Heller

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.
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