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Diyarbakır Pezik Mücveri
Easy 27 min~218 kcal 3/10
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Cheese Balls
A cold appetizer of labneh and white cheese rolled in herbs, sesame, and chili, served as easy little bites.
Easy⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 6~280 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 15 min rest
- #Easy
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 35 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 200 gr Labneh
- 200 gr White cheese
- 0.3 demet Dill
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Sesame seeds
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 12 adet Crackers
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the labneh and white cheese in a bowl for 2 minutes until smooth.
2 min02:00 - 2
Add the dill and red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture and stir.
- 3
Chill the mixture for 15 minutes, so the balls hold a cleaner shape.
15 min15:00 - 4
Roll the mixture into walnut-size balls; this takes about 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Coat the balls in sesame seeds and serve within 8 minutes with crackers and raw vegetables.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Chill the mixture for 15 minutes so the balls shape more neatly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with crackers and raw vegetables.
Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
14
g protein
6
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 9%Fat 71%
GI 16 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
2.8g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
336.7mg
Sodium
7.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cheese Balls make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Cheese Balls take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 0 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 35 minutes in total.Is Cheese Balls difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Cheese Balls have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 6g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Cheese Balls contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Sesame, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Cheese Balls need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Cheese Balls filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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