Labneh Dip Recipe
This simple labneh dip dish is without a doubt one of my favorite mezzes, underappreciated but wonderfully tasty. The labneh, a strained thick yogurt that resembles soft cheese, is flavored with fresh garlic, dill, walnuts, and other ingredients.
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Calories: 209kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Spoon
- Garlic Press
- Storage
Ingredients
- 8 oz Labneh
- 1/3 cup Finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped dill
- 3 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper you can omit or sub for 1/2 tsp red chili flakes.
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon juice
Garnish
- 1 tbsp Finely chopped dill
- 1 tbsp Finely chopped walnuts
- Drizzle of Olive oil
- Sprinkle of Aleppo Pepper
Instructions
- Whip the labneh in a bowl for a few seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped walnuts, dill, crushed garlic, Aleppo pepper, lemon juice, and salt to the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish with curved sides for easier dipping.
- Garnish with extra dill, walnuts, a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Chill the dip in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with fresh pita, pita chips, or crackers. Adjust seasoning if needed before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg