Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Labneh Balls Rolled in Aleppo: Bright table food—fresh textures, spice on top. Collected Foods Aleppo Pepper is the flavor driver.

Serves: 8 as mezze

Why this spice: Rolling labneh balls in Collected Foods Aleppo Pepper coats each bite with fruity chili that olive oil softens over time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups thick labneh or Greek yogurt strained overnight
• 1.5 tbsp Collected Foods Aleppo Pepper
• 1 tsp dried mint or za'atar (optional)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• Olive oil, to cover
• Pita and cucumbers, for serving

Directions

1. Season labneh with salt. Roll into 16 small balls with oiled hands.
2. Mix Aleppo Pepper with mint if using. Roll balls to coat.
3. Pack into a clean jar and cover with olive oil. Chill at least 4 hours (keeps up to 1 week).
4. Serve with pita and cucumbers, spooning a little oil over the top.

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