Name: Marinated Yogurt Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 3600 min
Ingredients: 32 ounces low-fat plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Marinated Yogurt Cheese

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By draining the liquid whey out of yogurt, you can make a "cheese" with the texture of soft cream cheese. Here it's turned into a savory spread with dried herbs. Avoid using regular yogurt containing additives like modified food starch, vegetable gums or gelatin; these thickeners inhibit the release of the whey. Serve this with crusty French bread or crackers.

By Rux Martin

Updated on September 10, 2020

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

2 days 11 hrs 35 mins

Total Time:

2 days 12 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

4 5-oz. cheeses

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

32 ounces low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Line a colander or mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth and place in the sink. Pour in yogurt. After 15 minutes, transfer the colander to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Gathering the edges of the cheesecloth together, squeeze out any remaining liquid.
Divide the yogurt cheese into 4 rounds, shaping patties with your hands. Place in a wide, shallow bowl. Combine oil, garlic, parsley, dill, basil, rosemary and thyme in a small bowl and pour over the cheese. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes; then cover and refrigerate overnight.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate yogurt cheese (Steps 1-2) for up to 1 week.

Equipment: Cheesecloth

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

41	Calories
2g	Fat
3g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Serving Size 1 ounce
Calories 41
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 2g	5%
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Vitamin A 54IU	1%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 5mcg	1%
Sodium 80mg	3%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 0mg	1%
Magnesium 6mg	1%
Potassium 78mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.