Express labneh toasts with citrus carrot, dates, and sumac pistachio

Name: Express labneh toasts with citrus carrot, dates, and sumac pistachio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 4.2 oz rustic bread, sliced small; 4.2 oz labneh; 2.8 oz carrot; 1.4 oz Medjool dates; 2 tbsp pistachios; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon; 1/2 tsp sumac; 1 tsp honey; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A quick and original toast recipe featuring creamy labneh, lemon-dressed grated carrot, chopped dates, and sumac pistachio. Ready in under 15 minutes, with crisp texture and a fresh, sweet, lightly tangy flavor profile.

10 minPrep

4 minCook

14 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 rebanadas / 4 slices 120 g rustic bread, sliced small (for tostas small)
120 g labneh (at room temperature)
1 mediana 80 g carrot (grated gruesa)
2 40 g Medjool dates (boneless and chopped)
20 g pistachios (chopped gruesos)
2 tsp olive oil (divided)
1/2 15 ml lemon (juice freshly squeezed)
1/2 tsp sumac (more a poco extra for terminar)
1 tsp honey (optional pero recomendada)
6 g fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

320 kcal

Calories

10 g

Protein

31 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

27 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 Nuts

Instructions

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1. Toast the bread slices in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side with 1 teaspoon olive oil, until golden and crisp. If using an oven or temperature-controlled toaster, heat it to 200°C / 400°F and toast for 3 to 4 minutes.
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2. In a small bowl, toss the grated carrot with the lemon juice, the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add half of the chopped mint and mix well.
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3. In another bowl, loosen the labneh with a spoon until creamy and easy to spread.
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4. Spread the labneh over the warm toasts. Top with the dressed carrot, chopped dates, and pistachios.
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5. Finish with the honey, the remaining sumac, and the rest of the fresh mint. Serve immediately.

Chef tips

For extra crunch, toast the pistachios for 1 minute in a dry skillet before chopping. If the labneh feels too thick, loosen it with a few extra drops of lemon juice.

Substitutions

You can replace the labneh with thick Greek yogurt or whipped cream cheese. Dates can be swapped for chopped dried apricots, and sumac can be replaced with a little extra lemon zest and a pinch of mild paprika.

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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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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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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