Quick labneh toasts with cherries, cucumber, zaatar, and pistachio

Name: Quick labneh toasts with cherries, cucumber, zaatar, and pistachio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 4.2 oz sourdough bread slices; 5.6 oz labneh; 4.2 oz fresh cherries; 2.8 oz cucumber; 0.9 oz toasted pistachios; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp zaatar; 2 tsp honey; 2 tsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Fresh, ready-in-minutes toasts with a creamy labneh base, juicy cherries, crisp cucumber, aromatic zaatar, and toasted pistachios for a sweet, savory, and herbal contrast.

10 minPrep

3 minCook

13 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 120 g sourdough bread slices (unas 4 slices medium)
160 g labneh (at room temperature for untar mejor)
120 g fresh cherries (deshuesadas and cut en mitades)
80 g cucumber (en medias lunas finas)
25 g toasted pistachios (chopped groseramente)
22 ml olive oil (divided)
6 g zaatar (divided)
10 ml honey (optional for a toque dulce)
10 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
4 g fresh mint leaves (rasgadas or chopped)
1 g salt (or to taste)
0.5 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

390 kcal

Calories

12 g

Protein

34 g

Carbs

24 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

30 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyTree NutsSesame

Instructions

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1. Toast the bread slices in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp. If using a skillet, heat it over medium heat, about 350°F / 175°C surface temperature, and toast the bread for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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2. In a small bowl, toss the cherries with the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, half of the zaatar, a pinch of salt, and the black pepper. Stir gently for 1 minute so everything is well coated.
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3. Spread the labneh evenly over each toast.
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4. Arrange the cucumber on top, then spoon over the dressed cherries.
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5. Finish with the toasted pistachios, fresh mint, the remaining zaatar, and the rest of the olive oil.
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6. Drizzle with honey if you want a sweeter contrast. Serve immediately to keep the bread crisp.

Chef tips

For extra crunch, toast the bread a little longer and let it cool for 1 minute before spreading the labneh. If the cherries are very ripe, toss them gently so they do not break down too much.

Substitutions

You can swap the labneh for thick Greek yogurt or whipped cream cheese. The cherries can be replaced with halved red grapes, and the pistachios with walnuts or sunflower seeds if you prefer to avoid tree nuts.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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