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Labneh with Za'atar Oil

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Alex Lau

Blooming the spices—i.e., warming them in oil until they’re fragrant—awakens them and brings out a toasty flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 cups labneh (Lebanese strained yogurt) or plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon za'atar
Warm pita (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix garlic and labneh in a medium bowl; season with salt.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Stir in za’atar and remove from heat. Let cool. Drizzle za’atar oil over labneh mixture and serve with warm pita.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Labneh can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

TagsDipSpreadsLevantineZa'atarHerbs & SpicesYogurtDairyEasyQuickSideVegetarianKetoHealthyishBon Appétit
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