Ingredients
– 1/3 cup olive oil
– 4 scallions (or green garlic), with white and light green parts thinly sliced
– 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
– 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems) or chives, plus more for garnish
– Flaky sea salt (to taste)
– Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
– 2 cups labneh, full-fat Greek yogurt, or sour cream
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1-In a small pot over medium-low heat, combine the 1/3 cup olive oil, 4 thinly sliced scallions, 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro. Cook while swirling occasionally until the scallions and red-pepper flakes sizzle and the oil turns a bright orange color. Remove from heat and let cool enough to taste, then season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2-In a medium bowl, mix the 2 cups labneh with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and gently swirl in the cooled sizzled scallion oil. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Last Step:
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๐ง Prepare the sizzled scallion oil up to a week ahead and store covered in the refrigerator.
โฒ๏ธ Avoid browning scallions or cilantro by removing oil from heat timely to prevent bitterness.
๐ Serve with raw veggies, crackers, or as a spread for a versatile appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sizzling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 432mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
