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Labneh with Garlicky Cherry Tomatoes and Dukkah

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Course
Appetizer

Breakfast

MAIN DISHES

Side

Snack
Cuisine
#Middle Eastern

International

Lebanese

Mediterranean

Description

Labneh with Garlicky Cherry Tomatoes and Dukkah, you will be going with a simple classic Lebanese spread like labneh and transform it to a festive looking plate with multi layers of textures and flavors.

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 cups labneh
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons dukkah
  • A small drizzle of olive oil for serving
  • 1 large Arabic bread or 2 pita breads cut into squares and toasted until golden
  • Extra fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by toasting the Arabic or pita bread. Using a sharp knife, cut the bread into equal-sized pieces. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 7 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush the fresh mint leaves and garlic cloves together into a paste. Set aside.
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  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the garlic-mint paste, cherry tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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  • Sauté until the tomatoes soften slightly and begin to burst. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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  • Spoon the labneh onto a serving plate and spread it with the back of a spoon. Scatter the tomatoes and their juices over the labneh.
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  • Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle the dukkah evenly over the top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve with toasted pita bread or our za’atar and sumac crackers. Happy eating!
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