Zaatar Veggie Pizza with Labneh

Short Description

A delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and vegetarian-friendly toppings, combining a zaatar-spiced flatbread, creamy labneh, and fresh veggie accents—a simple, flavorful pizza perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Flavor-packed simplicity: The earthy tang of zaatar blends beautifully with zesty, creamy labneh.
• Easy and quick: Uses ready-made dough or flatbread for minimal prep.
• Customizable: Add onions, radishes, olives, or other favorite veggies.
• Vegetarian & crowd-pleasing: Ideal for sharing, with bold flavors that impress.

Ingredients

(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)

• Pizza dough or flatbread (naan, pita, or homemade dough)
• Olive oil
• Zaatar spice blend
• Labneh
• Optional toppings: thinly sliced purple onion, radishes, black pepper, olives, dukkah, lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat & prepare
   • Heat your oven (and ideally a pizza stone or baking steel) to around 230 °C (450 °F).
2. Sauté onions (if using)
   • In olive oil over low heat, soften purple onions until lightly caramelized.
3. Create zaatar spread
   • Brush dough or flatbread with olive oil, then coat generously with zaatar.
4. Bake
   • Transfer to baking surface and bake for 6–10 minutes, until edges are golden and crispy. wellbeing.com.au+8mynameisyeh.com+8reddit.com+8tiktok.com+1reddit.com+1reddit.com
5. Finish with labneh and toppings
   • Remove from oven. Immediately spread with labneh mixed with a squeeze of lemon juice.
   • Top with caramelized onions (if using), radishes, black pepper, a sprinkle of dukkah, and an extra drizzle of olive oil. mynameisyeh.com

Servings and timing

• Servings: 3–4 personal pizzas (or 4–6 flatbread slices as appetizer) youtube.com+7mynameisyeh.com+7wellbeing.com.au+7
• Prep time: 10 min (plus optional 12-hour dough and labneh prep)
• Bake time: ~6–10 min
• Total time: 20–30 min (excluding any advance dough/labneh steps)

Variations

• Use na’an, pita, or gluten-free flatbread for convenience or dietary needs. wellbeing.com.au+1mynameisyeh.com+1
• Add crumbled feta and sliced tomatoes before baking for a Mediterranean twist. mynameisyeh.com+4monicanedeff.com+4reddit.com+4
• Top with tahini yogurt drizzle instead of plain labneh for extra creaminess. healthyvoyager.com+7monicanedeff.com+7youtube.com+7
• Make it vegan by using plant-based flatbread and vegan labneh for a cruelty-free option. healthyvoyager.com

Storage/Reheating

• Store: Wrap cooled pizza in foil or airtight container; keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Warm in a 175 °C (350 °F) oven for 5–7 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp.

FAQs

What is labneh?

Labneh is a thick, creamy strained yogurt popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, similar to Greek yogurt but denser and tangier.

Can I substitute Greek yogurt for labneh?

Yes—strain Greek yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve in the fridge for several hours to thicken it.

Is zaatar gluten-free?

Zaatar spice itself is gluten-free, but always verify if your blend includes additives or fillers.

Can I prepare dough ahead of time?

Absolutely—over-night dough can add more depth of flavor. Let it rise in the fridge for 8–12 hours and bring to room temperature before using.

What’s dukkah and is it necessary?

Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds, and spices. It’s optional but adds a crunchy, aromatic layer.

Can I make this vegan?

Yes—use vegan flatbread and replace labneh with coconut or cashew-based vegan labneh.

How spicy is zaatar?

Zaatar isn’t spicy in temperature; it’s a blend of thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and salt, giving it a tangy, nutty flavor.

Can I freeze leftovers?

While best fresh, you can freeze baked slices wrapped well. Reheat in a skillet or oven until hot and crisp.

What other veggies work well?

Roasted bell peppers, thinly sliced tomatoes, olives, arugula, or even sautéed mushrooms complement this pizza nicely.

Can I make a single large pizza instead?

Definitely—use a large pizza crust or flatbread and adjust bake time accordingly.

Conclusion

This Zaatar Veggie Pizza with Labneh offers a vibrant twist on traditional pizza—melding the aromatic spice of zaatar with silky, tangy labneh and fresh veggie accents. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, it makes for an impressive vegetarian dish perfect for entertaining or elevating weekday meals. Enjoy experimenting with variations to suit your taste!

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