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Labneh with Za'atar

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Labneh with Za'atar

Strained yoghurt cheese rolled in herbs and olive oil — simple Middle Eastern perfection. The longer you let it drain, up to 48 hours, the firmer and more spreadable the labneh becomes.

Total time
1440 min
Prep
1440 min
Cook
0 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
vegetariangluten-free

Ingredients

1kgfull-fat yoghurt
1 tspsalt
za'atar blend3 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oilgenerous
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olivesto serve

Instructions

1

Mix yoghurt with salt. Place in a muslin cloth over a bowl.

2

Refrigerate and let drain 24–48 hours — the longer, the firmer.

3

Roll firm labneh into balls or spread on a plate.

4

Drizzle with olive oil and scatter za'atar generously.

5

Serve with vegetables, flatbread and olives.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement. Some ingredients in this recipe couldn't be matched to a reference value, so treat this as a rough estimate.

Calories
0
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Sodium
478mg

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