Labne Balls - 1g Carbs, 0g Fiber
From: The South Beach Diet (Phase 1)
A Middle Eastern-Inspired Snack
Looking to change up your mid-morning or mid-afternoon snacks? Take a
cue from the Middle East and try this tasty recipe that uses yogurt in
a surprising new way. Using just a few healthy ingredients, this
protein-rich snack is full of flavor and easy to grab if you're on-the-go.
Also known as kefir cheese or yogurt cheese, labne is a thick, drained
yogurt popular in the Middle East. When rolled into balls, as it is in
this recipe, labne has a texture similar to fresh mozzarella and it's
a great alternative to part-skim mozzarella sticks when you're snacking
on Phase 1. Look for nonfat plain Greek yogurt, which is thicker than
regular yogurt; it's sold in the dairy section of most supermarkets.
Draining time: 48 hours
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 24
3 (200 g) containers non-fat Greek yogurt, drained
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Extra-virgin olive oil
Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place over a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine yogurt and salt. Spoon yogurt into the
strainer. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until
thick, about 48 hours. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of
drained yogurt. Discard liquid.
Place Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. On a large piece of
waxed paper, roll yogurt by tablespoonfuls into 3/4" balls. Roll
balls in Italian seasoning to coat.
Serve balls immediately or store in a covered container in the
refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, cover with
extra-virgin olive oil, and enjoy as desired.
Herb Variations:
Roll the balls in chopped mint, chives, or parsley (or a combo
of all three). Or sprinkle with red pepper flakes just before
serving.
Yogurt Cheese Dip:
Don't roll the labne into balls. Instead, flavor it with cumin
or a seasoning mix of your choice and serve as a dip with crudites.
Makes: 24
Serving Size: 4 pieces
Nutrition per Serving:
13 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Sat, 2g Protein, 1g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 106mg Sodium
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