Middle Eastern Style Yogurt

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • Accompaniment: toasted pita or crackers

Instructions

  1. Line a sieve with a double layer of paper towels and set over a bowl. Whisk yogurt with salt and spoon into sieve. Let drain, covered and chilled, at least 12 hours and up to 24.
  2. Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry small heavy skillet, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk together oil, mint, and thyme in a bowl, then add toasted sesame seeds and chill, covered, up to 24 hours.
  3. Bring sesame mixture to room temperature, then drizzle it over lebneh (thickened yogurt).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

454 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 40.4g 52% DV
Carbs 20.3g 7% DV
Fiber 6.6g 24% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9722.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 304.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 6.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 71mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 40.4mg 45% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 419.5mg 32% DV
Iron 8.4mg 46% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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