Healthy Mama Magazine Purple Issue - May 2015 | Page 26

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If you've never experienced
kefir cheese (a Mediterranean
cultured cheese spread also known
as Labne), then do yourself a favor
and

try it today!

Not only is it delectably delicious, but if you
find real, true kefir cheese/labne, it should
only have 1-2 ingredients (cultured milk and
cream). But just because there are only
minimal ingredients (my favorite!) doesn't
mean it will taste like plain yogurt.
This sweet, creamy spread is a cross between
sweet cream cheese, sour cream, and tart
yogurt....and it's health benefits are another
great reason to put it on your shopping list.
Full of probiotic cultures, kefir cheese is a
superb substitute for an array of condiments
and pairs perfectly with purple grapes!

MINI GRAPE PIZZAS
By Bethany from Lil Sipper
4 gluten free English muffins (whole wheat can be
used if you don't have a gluten allergy)
kefir cheese (usually found in Middle Eastern
supermarkets. Also known as Labne)
red grapes, halved lengthwise (seedless if nut/seed free)
raw honey

1    Pre heat oven to 180°C/350°F.
2    Spread desired amount of kefir cheese on each
English muffin and top with halved grapes with
cut side of grape facing downward.
3    Toast in oven for about 7-12 minutes or until tops
of grapes begin to bubble and muffin starts to
golden.
4    Remove from oven and drizzle with raw honey.
Serve immediately.

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