Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Labneh Balls Rolled in Za’atar: Bright table food—fresh textures, spice on top. Collected Foods Za'atar is the flavor driver.

Serves: makes about 16 balls

Why this spice: Rolling labneh balls in Collected Foods Zaatar creates ready mezze that keeps in olive oil.

Ingredients

• 2 cups thick labneh or strained Greek yogurt
• 3 Tbsp Collected Foods Zaatar
• Olive oil, for storing
• Pinch salt if labneh is unsalted

Directions

1. If needed, drain yogurt in cheesecloth overnight to thicken.
2. Roll tablespoon scoops into balls with oiled hands.
3. Coat thoroughly in zaatar.
4. Store submerged in olive oil in the fridge up to 1 week. Serve as mezze.
5. Taste and adjust salt or spice before serving.

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