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Grilled Carrots & Leeks with Labneh

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Smoky grilled carrots and tender leeks served over creamy labneh, finished with olive oil, lemon, and fresh herbs for a simple yet deeply flavorful vegetable dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500 g carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 2 large leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and halved lengthwise
  • 200 g labneh
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the carrots and leeks with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grates or pan.
  4. Place the vegetables cut side down on the grill in a single layer.
  5. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until tender with visible char marks.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the labneh with grated garlic and lemon juice.
  7. Spread the labneh onto a serving platter.
  8. Arrange the grilled carrots and leeks over the labneh.
  9. Finish with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of olive oil, then serve.

Notes

  • You can grill the vegetables a day ahead and reheat gently before serving.
  • Adjust lemon juice and salt in the labneh to taste.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg