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    Category Home » Recipes » Garlicky Labneh Tahini Dip

    Garlicky Labneh Tahini Dip

    Published: Oct 24, 2019 · Modified: Jan 3, 2022 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This creamy, garlicky labneh and tahini dip is the star of all my crudité platters. It’s great for dipping veggies or spreading across warm, grilled bread! Best of all? It comes together in just 15 minutes!

    a white platter with carrots, cucumber, endive and small bowl of tahini labneh dip

    Garlicky labneh and tahini dip is perfect for dipping raw veggies, toasted flatbread, or spreading on homemade crostini. Additionally, it makes a great sauce for dishes like Middle Eastern-spiced meatballs or roasted chicken + salad!

    Ingredients You’ll Need:

    Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe: Labneh or full-fat plain Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.

    a small white bowl of yogurt, a dish of olive oil, a bulb of garlic, tahini and a lemon

    Recipe Steps:

    You can make this dip one of two ways, either in a food processor/blender or whisked together by hand. It’s really up to you. The food processor makes the dip a bit smoother. Whisking by hand works just as well but it doesn’t get quite as smooth.

    a white ceramic bowl filled with white yogurt dip

    Blend together all of the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Serve in a bowl drizzled with a few glugs of olive oil.

    FAQs and Expert Tips:

    What is labneh?

    Labneh is very similar to yogurt but has a thicker consistency and tangier flavor. It’s almost a cross between yogurt and cream cheese. Labneh is a very common ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. If you can’t find labneh feel free to use full-fat Greek yogurt.

    What is tahini?

    Tahini is a paste made by grinding sesame seeds into a smooth and creamy consistency like peanut butter. Tahini is the main ingredient, aside from chickpeas, in hummus. You can purchase tahini paste in most supermarkets in the same area as nut butters or order it online. 

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    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!

    a white platter with carrots, cucumber, endive and small bowl of tahini labneh dip

    Garlicky Labneh and Tahini Dip

    This creamy, garlicky labneh and tahini dip is the star of all of my crudité platters. It's great for dipping veggies or spreading across warm, grilled bread! Best of all? It comes together in just 15 minutes!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 212kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 2 c labneh or plain full-fat Greek yogurt
    • ¼ c tahini
    • 2 large cloves of garlic grated
    • juice from one lemon
    • ½ tsp kosher salt
    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    Instructions

    • Blend all of the ingredients (except olive oil) in a food processor or whisk together by hand. The mixture should be thick but spreadable. If it's too thick you can add some water, 2 tbsp at a time until the mixture becomes creamy.
    • Serve the labneh dip in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with veggies for dipping or grilled bread!

    Notes

     
    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:
    • Labneh: Labneh can be found in the dairy/yogurt section of your grocery store. If your store doesn’t carry it Greek yogurt can be used instead. 
    •  Tahini: Tahini is a paste made by grinding sesame seeds into a smooth and creamy consistency like peanut butter. Tahini is the main ingredient, aside from chickpeas, in hummus. You can purchase tahini paste in most supermarkets in the same area as nut butters or order it online. 
     
    Storing  Leftovers:
    • Leftover labneh dip will stay fresh covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg
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