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Labneh





Yields
Makes 3 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)



Total Time
5 mins



Drain Time
7 hrs



Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins

Chris Ainsworth of Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen in Walla Walla, Washington, told us how to make this ridiculously easy and versatile eastern Mediterranean "cheese" that tastes like a cross between sour cream and cream cheese. All you do is drain yogurt until it's thick and satiny. Mix it with a little olive oil and garlic, then toss with pasta or serve with bread for dunking. Keeps up to 1 week, chilled.

 

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Photo: Maren Caruso; Styling: Nissa Quanstrom
 32 ounces plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
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Line a strainer with cheesecloth and spoon in yogurt. Set over a deep bowl, cover, and chill at least 7 hours or up to 24 hours to drain.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g10%

Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 2.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.