Roasted Vegetables with Labneh

Ingredients

Proportions are approximate

• 150g Labneh

• 1 Carrot

• 2 Courgettes

• 2 Peppers of different colours

• 3 Shallots

• Fresh Rosemary

• 1 tbs Oregano

• 1 tsp Dried Aleppo Pepper

• Salt

• 3 - 4 tbs Olive oil

Method

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Wash the vegetables. Chop them into small chunks.

Place the vegetables in a roasting dish (in metal dish they will cook faster than in a ceramic one). Drizzle olive oil on top, add spices and herbs.

Place in an an oven under the highest grill setting. Mix the vegetables a couple of times, while grilling, to let them cook evenly.

Depending on the grill, the vegetables should be ready between 20 - 40 minutes.

Using a tablespoon arrange some Labneh on the medium size plate. Place the hot or cooled vegetables on top. You may add some more olive oil and seasoning if needed.

Serve with pita bread bread, crispbread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

This dish is a wonder for your gut health. It provides both Probiotics - bacteria which will live in your gut and Prebiotics - food for that bacteria. It can help to regulate and support your bowel movement and has an impact on the overall health (for example brain, gastrointestinal or skin health).

Mixed vegetables, herbs and spices are a great and rich source of Fibre, which feeds your gut bacteria.

Labneh makes a great cheese substitute for people with a lactose sensitivity. Yoghurt contains microbial beta-galactosidase which converts lactose into galactose and glucose, predigesting it for you.

If you are taking antibiotics or simply are looking for ways to protect your gut health, labneh is a great source of probiotics.

Labneh is lower in the fat and salt content than other cheeses. If you are concentrated on losing weight use low fat yoghurt to make it.

Last but not least, like all dairy products, labneh contains all Essential Amino Acids, Calcium and Vitamin A.