Labneh Breakfast Plate

Name: Labneh Breakfast Plate
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup labneh (strained yogurt cheese, or use drained full-fat Greek yogurt); 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp za'atar spice blend; 2 Persian cucumber (or English cucumber), sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 16 kalamata olives, pitted; 8 fresh mint leaves; 2 pita bread or warm flatbread (for serving), warmed; 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

A simple, satisfying Mediterranean breakfast of creamy strained yogurt cheese spread on a plate with olive oil, za'atar, and fresh vegetables. Served with warm pita or flatbread for scooping.

10 minEasyServes 2250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup labneh (strained yogurt cheese, or use drained full-fat Greek yogurt)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp za'atar spice blend
2 Persian cucumber (or English cucumber), sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 kalamata olives, pitted
8 fresh mint leaves
2 pita bread or warm flatbread (for serving), warmed
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

1

Spoon 1 cup labneh (strained yogurt cheese, or use drained full-fat Greek yogurt) onto a wide, shallow plate or bowl. Use the back of a spoon to spread it into a thick swirl, creating a slight well in the center.
2

Drizzle 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil generously over the labneh. Sprinkle with 2 tsp za'atar spice blend and 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt.
3

Arrange 2 sliced Persian cucumber (or English cucumber), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 16 pitted kalamata olives, and 8 fresh mint leaves around or alongside the labneh.
4

Serve immediately with 2 warmed pita bread or warm flatbread (for serving) for scooping.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for za'atar in Labneh Breakfast Plate?

The entry for Labneh Breakfast Plate calls for 2 tsp za'atar spice blend. In its place: Combine dried thyme or oregano with toasted sesame seeds and a little lemon zest, which stands in for the sumac.

Can I make Labneh Breakfast Plate gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Labneh Breakfast Plate is 2 pita bread or warm flatbread (for serving), warmed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Labneh Breakfast Plate vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup labneh (strained yogurt cheese, or use drained full-fat Greek yogurt). For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Labneh Breakfast Plate?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 250 calories, with 14 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Labneh Breakfast Plate keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Labneh Breakfast Plate within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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