Ricotta and Yogurt Labneh
Ricotta and Yogurt Labneh
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
Ricotta and Yogurt Labneh
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
Ingredients
This creamy, savoury spread is perfect to enjoy with crackers or flatbread as a snack or for a light lunch. You can also serve this with vegetables like cucumbers, peppers or carrots.
Yield: About 1 ½ cups (375 mL)
- 1 cup (250 mL) Balkan style plain yogurt
- 1 cup (250 mL) ricotta cheese
- ¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
- ½ cup (125 mL) roasted chickpeas
- ¼ cup (60 mL) dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp (2 mL) sumac or grated lemon zest
Preparation
Stir together yogurt and ricotta cheeses and salt. Scrape mixture into a fine mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter. Set sieve over a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
Scrape yogurt mixture onto a plate and spread evenly. Sprinkle with chickpeas, cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with sumac to serve.
In Partnership With
Ingredients
This creamy, savoury spread is perfect to enjoy with crackers or flatbread as a snack or for a light lunch. You can also serve this with vegetables like cucumbers, peppers or carrots.
Yield: About 1 ½ cups (375 mL)
- 1 cup (250 mL) Balkan style plain yogurt
- 1 cup (250 mL) ricotta cheese
- ¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
- ½ cup (125 mL) roasted chickpeas
- ¼ cup (60 mL) dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp (2 mL) sumac or grated lemon zest
Preparation
Stir together yogurt and ricotta cheeses and salt. Scrape mixture into a fine mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter. Set sieve over a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
Scrape yogurt mixture onto a plate and spread evenly. Sprinkle with chickpeas, cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with sumac to serve.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.
Emily Richards
Nutritional Information
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Calories210
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Saturated14g
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Fat14g
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Cholesterol25mg
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Sodium180mg
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Fibre2g
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Carbohydrate13g
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Sugars7g
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Iron5%
-
Vitamin A7%
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Vitamin C0%
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Vitamin D0%
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Calcium150mg
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Protein9g
* The percentage of calcium is based on the Osteoporosis Canada’s daily calcium requirement for people under 50 years of age of 1000 mg.
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium and vitamin D while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
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Calories210
-
Saturated14g
-
Fat14g
-
Cholesterol25mg
-
Sodium180mg
-
Fibre2g
-
Carbohydrate13g
-
Sugars7g
-
Iron5%
-
Vitamin C0%
-
Calcium150mg
-
Protein9g
-
Vitamin A7%
-
Vitamin D0%
