Yogurt Cheese Appetizer

Health score
2%
Yogurt Cheese Appetizer
15 min.
15
144kcal

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Looking for a delightful and healthy appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than this Yogurt Cheese Appetizer! Perfect for morning meals, brunch, or breakfast gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can create a beautiful platter that serves up to 15 people, making it an ideal choice for parties or family get-togethers.

The star of this recipe is the creamy Yogurt Cheese, which is incredibly easy to make. By straining plain yogurt, you achieve a rich and velvety cheese that serves as the perfect base for a variety of toppings. The addition of fresh cucumber slices, briny kalamata olives, and a drizzle of olive oil elevates the dish, while the sprinkle of herbs like marjoram and thyme adds a fragrant touch that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this appetizer delicious, but it is also nutritious, with a caloric breakdown that highlights its protein content while keeping fats and carbs in check. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a stunning and healthy dish that will leave your guests raving. So, gather your ingredients, and let’s get started on this delightful Yogurt Cheese Appetizer!

Ingredients

  • 15 servings yogurt cheese (see recipe)
  •  cucumber peeled sliced
  • cup kalamata olives 
  • 0.3 teaspoon marjoram 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 6-inch pita rounds whole wheat warmed cut into wedges ()
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame seed 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Spoon Yogurt Cheese into a serving bowl, pressing lightly to flatten.
  2. Sprinkle cheese evenly with 1 teaspoon salt, sesame seeds, thyme, and marjoram; drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Serve with kalamata olives, cucumber slices, and warm whole wheat pita wedges.
  4. Yogurt Cheese: Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter.
  5. Place strainer over a bowl. Spoon 3 (8-ounce) containers plain yogurt into strainer. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 24 hours.
  6. Remove yogurt cheese, discarding strained liquid. Prep: 5 min., Chill: 24 hrs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories144kcal
Protein19.93%
Fat75.44%
Carbs4.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.13
Glycemic Load
0.25
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.5126086641913%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:143.68kcal
7.18%
Fat:12.18g
18.74%
Saturated Fat:6.02g
37.65%
Carbohydrates:1.68g
0.56%
Net Carbohydrates:1.22g
0.44%
Sugar:0.43g
0.48%
Cholesterol:30mg
10%
Sodium:493.18mg
21.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.24g
14.48%
Calcium:220.54mg
22.05%
Phosphorus:142.9mg
14.29%
Selenium:8.73µg
12.47%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.15%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.66%
Vitamin A:352.09IU
7.04%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.3%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.35%
Magnesium:11.97mg
2.99%
Vitamin K:2.62µg
2.5%
Folate:9.55µg
2.39%
Copper:0.04mg
1.94%
Fiber:0.47g
1.87%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.76%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.75%
Potassium:55.11mg
1.57%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.25%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.22%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes