Homemade Za’atar Labneh

Name: Homemade Za’atar Labneh
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 quart) full fat Greek yogurt such as sheep or goat’s milk variety; 1 1/4 tsps salt; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 tsps organic zaatar; 8 pita breads toasted and cut into wedges

Made with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, salt, lemon, and McCormick Gourmet™ Za’atar Seasoning, this rich, thick, spreadable dip is a refreshingly tangy addition to any snack spread – and totally worth the overnight wait. Make it vegan by swapping in... Read More Read Less

10m

PREP TIME

6

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 16

Ingredients

4 cups (1 quart) full fat Greek yogurt, such as sheep or goat’s milk variety
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Za'atar
8 pita breads, toasted and cut into wedges

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Mix yogurt, salt and lemon juice in medium bowl until well blended.
2 Place fine mesh sieve over large container. Line sieve with 2 large coffee filters. Transfer yogurt mixture to sieve. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, until desired consistency. (The longer the mixture stands, the thicker it will become.) Discard strained liquid. Refrigerate labneh in airtight container until ready to serve.
3 To serve, spread labneh on serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Za’atar Seasoning. Serve with pitas.

Makes about 2 cups.

Test Kitchen Tips:
· For a vegan version, swap in a thick Greek-style vegan yogurt, such as Kite Hill® Almond Yogurt.
· To create a savory herb-infused labneh, stir 1 teaspoon (5 ml) McCormick® Dill Weed and 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) McCormick® Garlic Powder into the yogurt before straining.