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Creamy basil-forward spread combining labneh and pesto
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Labneh pesto mixture (30 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 300 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 16.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
90
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 12% · Fat 80%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.46 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 10 g | 30 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 90 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 150 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 300 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 300 calories per 100 g.
A labneh pesto mixture is a creamy spread made by combining thick, tangy labneh with pesto, usually giving it a pronounced basil flavor. It works as a dip, sandwich spread, or accompaniment to a mezze-style meal.
Mix labneh with pesto until smooth to make a labneh pesto mixture. Stir the pesto in gradually, since its flavor and oiliness can vary, and taste as you go. Chill the finished spread briefly if you want a firmer texture.
Serve a labneh pesto mixture with toasted bread, crackers, or sliced vegetables. It also works in sandwiches and as part of a mezze spread, where its creamy texture and basil flavor pair well with fresh vegetables.
Yes, a labneh pesto mixture can dress pasta. Stir it in after taking the pan off the heat, loosening it with a little pasta water if needed. Avoid boiling the mixture, which can make the labneh separate.
Keep a labneh pesto mixture covered in the refrigerator and use a clean utensil each time you serve it. Homemade mixture is best used within a few days; discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes.
Freezing a labneh pesto mixture is not recommended. Labneh can turn watery or grainy after thawing, and pesto may lose some of its fresh color and aroma. Make a fresh batch and refrigerate it instead.
Yes, serve a labneh pesto mixture at breakfast as a spread on toast or alongside vegetables and olives. Its creamy, savory flavor suits a breakfast plate; taste it before adding salt, since pesto can already be salty.
A labneh pesto mixture can be warmed gently, but it should not be boiled. High heat may cause the labneh to separate and dull the pesto’s basil aroma. For hot dishes, stir it in after cooking.
Use less pesto and more labneh to make a labneh pesto mixture taste less rich. A squeeze of lemon juice or some chopped fresh basil can brighten the flavor without needing to add more pesto.
A labneh pesto mixture can fit into a balanced meal, but generous portions add substantial fat because both labneh and pesto are rich ingredients. Pair a modest serving with vegetables or use it as a spread rather than the main part of a meal.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
16.5µg · 14% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.72mg · 5% DV
B12
0.11µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
156mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Calcium
42mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
51mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 90 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Labneh pesto mixture brings together labneh, a thick, tangy strained-yogurt cheese popular across the Levant, and pesto, the basil-based sauce associated with Liguria in north-west Italy. It is a handy fusion spread rather than a traditional dish from either place, and recipes vary in how much pesto they use.
Its cool creaminess softens pesto’s fragrant basil, olive-oil richness and savoury edge. Serve it on toast or crackers, spoon it alongside grilled vegetables, or spread it in a sandwich or wrap. It is rich in fat and offers a more modest amount of protein; a little goes a long way. For a lighter plate, use a thin layer and pair it with crisp vegetables.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.