Creamy Lebne Dip
Creamy Lebne Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 1/2 cups Lebne, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 lemon, wedge
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, add the Lebne. Using a whisk or a spoon, whip the Lebne vigorously until it becomes creamy and smooth. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the finely chopped fresh dill, finely chopped walnuts, Aleppo pepper, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and salt to the whipped Lebne.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and evenly distributed throughout the Lebne. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the prepared Lebne dip to a shallow serving dish. Use the back of a spoon to create a decorative swirl pattern on the surface of the dip.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Garnish the dip by sprinkling the additional chopped walnuts, Aleppo pepper, and fresh dill over the swirled Lebne. Drizzle generously with olive oil and place a fresh lemon wedge on the side of the dish for serving.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
For best flavor, allow the dip to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, if time permits. Serve chilled with pita chips, fresh pita bread, crusty bread, or cucumber slices.
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Creamy Lebne Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 1/2 cups Lebne, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 lemon, wedge
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, add the Lebne. Using a whisk or a spoon, whip the Lebne vigorously until it becomes creamy and smooth. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the finely chopped fresh dill, finely chopped walnuts, Aleppo pepper, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and salt to the whipped Lebne.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and evenly distributed throughout the Lebne. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the prepared Lebne dip to a shallow serving dish. Use the back of a spoon to create a decorative swirl pattern on the surface of the dip.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Garnish the dip by sprinkling the additional chopped walnuts, Aleppo pepper, and fresh dill over the swirled Lebne. Drizzle generously with olive oil and place a fresh lemon wedge on the side of the dish for serving.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
For best flavor, allow the dip to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, if time permits. Serve chilled with pita chips, fresh pita bread, crusty bread, or cucumber slices.