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.

Photo: Maren Caruso; Styling: Nissa Quanstrom

32 ounces plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

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

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100Calories from Fat 69

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g12%

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

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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