Labneh Pizza

Labneh Pizza is a delightful Lebanese dish that combines the creamy richness of labneh with fresh vegetables on a soft, aromatic crust. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will transport you to the heart of Lebanon with every bite.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Labneh - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Za'atar spice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh mint leaves - a handful, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, about 1 cm thick.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the labneh evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly over the labneh layer.
7. Sprinkle the za'atar spice over the top of the pizza.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
9. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
10. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Labneh is a probiotic-rich food that can support digestive health.
• The fresh vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to overall health.

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