Lebanese Yogurt Cheese with Za'Atar and Olives

Lebanese Yogurt Cheese with Za'Atar and Olives
Lebanese Yogurt Cheese with Za'Atar and Olives is a vegetarian morn meal. One serving contains 331 calories, 11g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up goat's-milk yogurt, kalamatan olives, sea salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of middl eastern cuisine.

Instructions

1
Line a sieve with cheesecloth. If the cheesecloth is loosely woven (most supermarket brands are), use a triple thickness.
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Pour the yogurt into the sieve, then gather the edges of the cheesecloth and tie into a bag. Hang the bag over the sink or over a bowl to catch the drippings.
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Let drain for 8 hours.
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Turn the soft, creamy cheese out onto a platter. Season the surface with salt to taste, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with za'atar. Surround the cheese with the olives and radishes.
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Serve with the warm pita bread wedges.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score10
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