Lebanese Labne and Vegetables Sandwich

Labne and Vegetable Sandwich

Labne or Lebnah, Labneh, Labni (Strained yogurt) and vegetable sandwich, is a delicious Lebanese sandwich that is quick to make (less than 5 minutes).

Labne which is made by draining whey from plain yogurt in a thick cotton cloth (overnight) has a distinctive sour taste like yogurt and it looks like white cheese.

It is spread (like cheese) on a pita bread or saj bread then different vegetables such as sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, olive oil and dried mint are added on top of it.

Lebanese Labne and Vegetable Sandwich on Saj Bread

Primary Ingredients for Lebanese Labne and Vegetable Sandwich:

Stuffed Cucumber Recipe

The stuffed cucumber recipe is a weird type of a breakfast salad/appetizers since peaches are added to vegetables. However, this is what gives it a different and distinctive taste in the morning time. This recipe takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Stuffed Cucumbers Recipe Ingredients:

• 1-2 large cucumbers
• 4 yellow peaches
• 1 soft celery rib
• ¼ kilogram (9 ounces) Steamed Asparagus
• 1-2 leafs of Romanian lettuce
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• Dash of salt and spices to taste

Method for Preparing the Stuffed Cucumbers:

• Cut a triangle shape into the cucumber and scoop out the middle section (seeds) and the pulp with a spoon. Chop the triangular section to small cubes. Cut the peaches, asparagus, apple and the celery rib to small cubes.
• In a separate bowel mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice and yogurt with salt and spices to make a dressing, then mix all the ingredients together with the dressing.
• Place the lettuce leafs on top of the cucumber then add the mixed ingredients on top.

• Serves 1-2 people.

Cook's Notes:

1. When you're not in a mood for cooking, you should think about a raw diet . The stuffed cucumber for breakfast is a good quick solution .
2. It is very easy and simple to prepare and for those who trying to lose weight or want to have a natural and healthy breakfast, use less mayonnaise and that would make the stuffed cucumber healthier.

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