Lebna with Dried Figs

    Lebna sounds exotic, but it’s just strained Greek yogurt.
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    lebna with dried figs

    Recipe by Darren Carbone and Sue Torres

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    • Makes about 2 cupsServings

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Greek yogurt
    • 1 1/4 cups chopped stemmed dried figs
    • 3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. agave syrup or honey
    • 1 tsp. (scant) sea salt

    Preparation

    Line a strainer with cheesecloth; set over a bowl. Add the yogurt, cover with plastic wrap, and let drain in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours or up to 2 days. Transfer the lebna to a medium bowl. Mix in the figs, agave syrup and salt.    

    Dip It! Try it with apple slices, strawberries, and dried mango strips.