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Labneh on a small plate topped with olives,sumac, pomegranate, mint and olive oil.
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Homemade Labneh Recipe

This homemade Labneh recipe gives a luscious Middle Eastern traditional specialty that transforms yogurt into delicious, creamy cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Draining time1 day
Total Time1 day 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 30kcal
Author: Natasha Minocha

Equipment

  • Sieve, Bowl, Kitchen napkin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole milk yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Toppings

  • Olive oil, Sumac, Mint, Pomegranate arils, Olives
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Instructions

  • Keep a sieve, lined with a kitchen towel or muslin cloth, ready. Place this atop a bowl, to catch the whey.
  • Mix the salt with yogurt.
  • Pour into the prepared sieve. Cover with the napkin. Place in the fridge for 24-48 hours.
  • Take the strained yogurt out. It should be very very thick.
  • Whisk it a bit, spread out on a plate or a shallow bowl. Top with sumac, olives, mint, pomegranate arils and drizzle over some olive oil.
  • Serve with pita, bread, crackers, veggies sticks etc. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.03mg