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Labneh Balls in Olive Oil

Labneh Balls

Rekha Kakkar
Learn how to make easy Labneh Balls with hung yogurt, Za’atar, Pistachios, and Sumac. A perfect Middle Eastern snack or appetizer!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Draining time 1 day
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Levantine, Middle Eastern
Servings 6
Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cheesecloth or a tea towel: For straining the yogurt

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup Yogurt full-fat yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Za’atar
  • 1 tsp Sumac: lemony spice
  • 1 tsp Beetroot powder
  • 1 tbsp Pistachios for coating

Instructions
 

  • Wrap 2 cups of full-fat yogurt in a cheesecloth or tea towel and let it strain overnight in the refrigerator.
  • After straining, transfer the thickened yogurt to a bowl. Lightly oil your palms and form small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
  • Chill the yogurt balls in the refrigerator for a few hours if possible, or use them immediately.
  • Set up plates with your desired spice mixtures, such as Za’atar with finely chopped pistachios and Sumac with beetroot powder.
  • Roll each Labneh Ball in the spice mixture of your choice, being gentle to avoid breaking them.
  • If the spices don’t stick well, lightly coat the Labneh Balls with olive oil before rolling them in the spice mixtures.
  • For a unique flavor, experiment by rolling some Labneh Balls in both spice mixtures.
  • Place the coated Labneh Balls in a jar and cover them with extra virgin olive oil to enhance flavor and preserve them.
  • Let the Labneh Balls marinate in the olive oil for at least a few hours to deepen the flavors.
  • Serve the Labneh Balls with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies, or add them to a cheese board or salad.

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Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 0.1mg
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