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Black-Olive Yogurt Cheese with Flatbread

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, cut into slivers
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Assorted flatbreads and/or crackers

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wet large square of cheesecloth and wring dry. Line sieve with damp cloth; place sieve over bowl. Spoon yogurt into sieve, fold cheesecloth ends over yogurt, and chill overnight to drain.

    Step 2

    Scrape drained yogurt into medium bowl. Mix in olives and lemon juice.

    Step 3

    Do ahead: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover; chill.

    Step 4

    Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Place on platter with flatbreads and/or crackers.

TagsDipYogurtDairyOliveStarterDinnerNut FreeVegetarianMake AheadEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBon Appétit
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