Labneh with Za’atar
This Middle Eastern-inspired spread is made with yogurt and mixed spices. It’s delicious served on crackers, with vegetable crudités or simply coated with za’atar, as we’ve done here.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) za’atar spice mix (see note)
- Olive oil, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the yogurt and lemon juice. Season lightly with salt.
- Place a sieve lined with a coffee filter over a bowl. Pour the yogurt mixture into the sieve. Cover with plastic wrap. Let strain for 8 to 12 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Discard any liquid. The labneh will keep for 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Place the za’atar in a bowl.
- Using a 1-tbsp (15 ml) ice cream scoop, shape the labneh mixture into balls and roll one at a time in the spices. Place on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil.
This Middle Eastern-inspired spread is made with yogurt and mixed spices. It’s delicious served on crackers, with vegetable crudités or simply coated with za’atar, as we’ve done here.