Creamy labneh with spiced nuts
10
- Total Time15 mins
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Roberto Caruso
This thick and creamy Middle Eastern yogurt cheese is the perfect mid-week snack or starter. Serve with mixed veggies and flatbread.
Ingredients
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mascarpone
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
Spiced nuts
1/4 cup hazelnuts
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
HEAT medium non-stick frying pan over medium. Toast hazelnuts for 5 min. Transfer to a tea towel. Rub hazelnuts until most of skin flakes off, then coarsely chop. Return nuts to pan. Toast, stirring often, about 2 min. Add sunflower and sesame seeds. Continue toasting, stirring constantly, 30 more sec. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika and salt.
WHISK Greek yogurt with mascarpone and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl, then drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with toasted nut mixture. Serve with vegetables and pita.
Ingredient intel
Labneh is a very rich, thick and creamy Middle Eastern yogurt cheese. We make our own version by mixing mascarpone with yogurt.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 318, Protein 13g, Carbohydrates 8g, Fat 28g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 357mg.
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