13 Delicious Ways to Eat All the Labneh

These labneh recipes are on heavy rotation in our kitchens.

By Rochelle Bilow

January 9, 2015

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We love labneh. And we especially love these labneh recipes.

Danny Kim
1/12
Labneh
Make-your-own labneh! Top this thickened, spreadable yogurt with a drizzle of olive oil and some spices (we’re suckers for za’atar).
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Peden + Munk
2/12
Chickpeas and Chard with Poached Eggs
A dollop or two of labneh adds a rich creaminess to this good-for-you anytime meal.
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Peden + Munk
3/12
Muesli Toast with Labneh, Hazelnuts, and Honey
Like your favorite bowl of cereal—in toast form.
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Danny Kim
4/12
Herbed Labneh with Preserved Lemon
When using preserved lemons, scoop out the insides and only use the peel.
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5/12
Sautéed Greens with Labneh and Pine Nuts
We like to use labneh in both sweet and savory recipes. These garlicky greens make for a satisfying side dish.
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Max Kelly
6/12
Grain Salad with Puffed Red Quinoa and Labneh
If puffing the quinoa feels like too much, swap in some chopped toasted nuts to get a similar crunchy texture.
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Randy Harris
7/12
Roasted Red Pepper Labneh
The key to getting kids to eat yogurt: Make it bright red and thicker than ice cream.
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8/12
Roasted Cucumber Sandwiches
Creamy labneh stands in for mayonnaise here.
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Peden + Munk
9/12
Moroccan Chicken Brochettes
Dark-meat chicken is the best for grilling. A hearty serving of labneh to eat with these skewers is a must.
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Danny Kim
10/12
Spiced Labneh
A drizzle of olive oil makes this spreadable dip ultra-luxurious.
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Christina Holmes
11/12
Crushed Beets with Lemon Vinaigrette
This two-part cooking technique adds layers of texture—a creamy inside and a crisp outside.
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12/12
Greek Yogurt Labneh
Don't have time to make your own? Doctor up a thick Greek yogurt for a similar texture and taste.
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Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand ... Read More

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