Labneh with Za'atar

Name: Labneh with Za'atar
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups labneh; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend; 1 tsp lemon zest, grated; 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Rich strained yogurt spread onto a plate with deep swooshes, finished with extra virgin olive oil, aromatic za'atar, and lemon zest.

10 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

MediterraneanAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 cups labneh
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp za'atar spice blend
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

1

Spoon 2 cups labneh onto a shallow serving dish and use the back of a spoon to create deep swooshes.
2

Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil evenly over top, allowing it to pool in the grooves.
3

Sprinkle 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt over the surface.
4

Serve immediately alongside warm pita or raw vegetables.

Questions

Can I make Labneh with Za'atar dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups labneh. Swap the labneh for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Labneh with Za'atar keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Labneh with Za'atar?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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