Zaatar Labneh Toast

Zaatar Labneh Toast is a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and American brunch culture, featuring creamy labneh topped with aromatic zaatar and fresh vegetables on crispy toast. This dish offers a refreshing and satisfying start to your day, perfect for sharing with friends or family.

Ingredients

• Sourdough bread - 2 slices
• Labneh - 150 grams
• Zaatar spice blend - 2 tablespoons
• Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Fresh mint leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden and crispy.
2. In a small bowl, mix the labneh with 1 tablespoon of zaatar spice blend, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Spread the zaatar labneh mixture generously on each slice of toasted sourdough.
4. Top the labneh with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sprinkle with the remaining zaatar spice blend.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious brunch!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 21 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Labneh is a rich source of probiotics, supporting gut health.
• Zaatar contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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