Delightful Homemade Labneh
Experience the creamy, tangy goodness of homemade labneh with this effortless recipe! Perfect as a dip or spread, labneh brings a taste of the Middle East to your table. Pair it with warm pita, fresh veggies, or use it to elevate your favorite dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress family and friends!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Overnight draining
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (mint or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of Greek yogurt and ½ teaspoon of salt until smooth.
- Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over another bowl. Pour the yogurt mixture into the cloth and cover loosely with more cheesecloth. Refrigerate overnight to drain.
- After draining, transfer the thickened yogurt to a serving bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the labneh and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg