Shaved Cucumber Lemon Herb Labneh Toast

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2 cups

Labneh Cheese

1

Large Lemon , zested, juiced

zest from a whole lemon and 1 Tbsp juice per 6 servings

2 Tbsp

Fresh Basil , minced

1 Tbsp

Fresh Mint , minced

1 tsp

Fresh Thyme Leaves , minced

2

Medium Cucumbers

1 Tbsp

Olive Oil

plus more for the pan

6 slices

Sourdough Bread

to taste

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Start by using a peeler to shave your Cucumbers (2) into approximately 1" wide pieces, discarding the first shavings of skin. When you reach the seed cavity rotate the cucumber and begin shaving into slices until you reach the seed cavity again, repeat until all that remains is the cucumber seed cavity.

Step 2

Add shaved cucumber to a bowl along with the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and juice from Lemon (1) - toss to combine and then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the Labneh Cheese (2 cups) with the Salt, Fresh Basil (2 Tbsp) , Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp) , Fresh Thyme Leaves (1 tsp) and Lemon Zest, reserving a bit of the zest for garnish. Mix until well combined, set aside.

Step 4

Fry the slices of Sourdough Bread (6 slices) in Olive Oil in a pan over medium-high heat until each side of the bread is golden and crisp.

Step 5

To serve: spread each slice of toast generously with the lemon herb labneh, top with shaved cucumber and sprinkle with a bit of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste) , lemon zest and a touch of minced fresh herbs.