Middle Eastern Style Yogurt

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Middle Eastern Style Yogurt
45 min.
6
328kcal

Suggestions

Start your day with a refreshing and flavorful Middle Eastern Style Yogurt, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a morning meal. This vegetarian recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with delightful flavors that will awaken your taste buds. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves 6 and offers a balanced 328 calories per serving. The key to this recipe's unique twist on traditional yogurt is the Middle Eastern seasoning blend, featuring dried mint and thyme, which adds a burst of herby freshness. The yogurt is thickened overnight to achieve a creamy, spreadable consistency, similar to labneh, while the sesame seeds add a delightful crunch. Accompanied by toasted pita or crackers, this dish is a simple yet sophisticated way to enjoy a hearty start to your day. Whether you're a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your breakfast rotation.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon mint dried crumbled
  • 0.8 teaspoon thyme dried crumbled
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings wholewheat pita breads toasted
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 tablespoons sesame seed 
  • cups yogurt plain

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • sieve

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories328kcal
Protein13.59%
Fat38.37%
Carbs48.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.17
Glycemic Load
30.59
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.3521738467009%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:327.56kcal
16.38%
Fat:13.99g
21.52%
Saturated Fat:4.63g
28.91%
Carbohydrates:39.4g
13.13%
Net Carbohydrates:37.86g
13.77%
Sugar:7.62g
8.47%
Cholesterol:21.23mg
7.08%
Sodium:666.69mg
28.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.15g
22.29%
Calcium:269.15mg
26.91%
Phosphorus:222.55mg
22.25%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.26%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.23%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.24%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.66%
Magnesium:41.96mg
10.49%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10.07%
Copper:0.19mg
9.65%
Potassium:332.48mg
9.5%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.6%
Iron:1.43mg
7.92%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.47%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.12%
Folate:27.6µg
6.9%
Vitamin K:6.68µg
6.37%
Fiber:1.54g
6.16%
Selenium:4.29µg
6.13%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.5%
Vitamin A:175.45IU
3.51%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.09%
Vitamin C:0.88mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious