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Leban and Na Na – Yogurt with mint

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Lynz Real Cooking

A popular breakfast dish that is so simple and delicious is plain yogurt topped with dry mint and drizzled with olive oil. At first it seemed silly to put this up as a recipe but when we had it as part of our breakfast on the weekend, I realized that it probably isn’t a breakfast most people are used to. This is part of breakfast in the Middle East for many people.

Spread 2 cups yogurt on a plate, it can be plain yogurt or plain Greek style yogurt, sprinkle a teaspoon of dry mint on top and drizzle with olive oil. This is eaten with Arabic bread. Enjoy!

70 thoughts on “Leban and Na Na – Yogurt with mint”

Freda @ Aromatic essence on September 10, 2015 at 5:50 pm said:

definitely something new! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  sure!
  
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quirkyshine on September 10, 2015 at 5:51 pm said:

wow!!! looks delicious and surely delicious… 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks it is simple and easy of course
  
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wafflemethis on September 10, 2015 at 5:58 pm said:

Sounds ok actually sound refreshing like a riatha☺

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:07 pm said:
  
  ???
  
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  - wafflemethis on September 10, 2015 at 6:13 pm said:
    
    Riatha is a greek yoghurt with mint and finely chopped cucumber served with Indian food Lynz
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:15 pm said:
      
      oh ok that is in my recipes it is middle eastern as well! I have heard that from many Indian cooks here! Interesting now I know the name!
      
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      - wafflemethis on September 10, 2015 at 6:24 pm said:
        
        Although it isn’t a breakfast meal it is cool and refreshing which is what I expect your dish to be like☺
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:
        
        yes we eat it with rice I am thinking it is the same with Indian food? We put yogurt, cucumbers, mint! But this little dish is eaten with other stuff maybe eggs, olives etc It is interesting how similar food is in different countries! Thanks Rich!
        
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Smiling Notes on September 10, 2015 at 6:06 pm said:

Such a simple yet different recipe. Love learning new dishes from you.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:07 pm said:
  
  thanks I am glad!
  
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bumbismom on September 10, 2015 at 6:11 pm said:

I’m not a traditional breakfast person so this is definitely more my speed for a morning meal. Looks delicious!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks! It is pretty simple and good
  
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Antonia on September 10, 2015 at 6:16 pm said:

What an interesting breakfast! Looks yummy 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks Antonia!
  
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Bernadette on September 10, 2015 at 6:18 pm said:

Sort of savory yogurt. Interesting

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:19 pm said:
  
  yes!
  
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Sadie's Nest on September 10, 2015 at 6:22 pm said:

You were right to share, thank you! As silly as it may seem, I’ve never tried it!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  well I dont think many have so I thought hey why not!
  
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Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser on September 10, 2015 at 6:25 pm said:

Wow-nice! I sent you an email. Cheryl

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  ok i will check! thanks!
  
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  - Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser on September 10, 2015 at 6:27 pm said:
    
    ok please do.
    
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ruth ann scanzillo on September 10, 2015 at 6:47 pm said:

Believe it or not, I DO know this flavor – and, just love it on lamb!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  yumm
  
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Anonymous on September 10, 2015 at 7:03 pm said:

one for me! That is right up my alley, simple and zesty! I would be dipping my veggies in it of course.
I will have to dig through your recent recipes, and stories, I’m sure to have missed some goodies!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 7:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Julie is Hostess At Heart on September 10, 2015 at 7:07 pm said:

I was amazed to read of your worldly experience and carrying all that with 9 children. How wonderful. The thing I love about blogging is to see all of the dishes and combinations that come together. This dish wuld be great combined with a rich or spicy meat.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 7:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks! yes it would be good. We have a typical salad with cucumbers and mint that goes with rice as well
  
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D. Wallace Peach on September 10, 2015 at 7:37 pm said:

That sounds so interesting and easy. I’ll have to try it. 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 7:39 pm said:
  
  It is simple! I felt silly posting but it is middle eastern and sometimes you eat something you think is just average and it is not! lol
  
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reocochran on September 10, 2015 at 7:43 pm said:

I know this would be tasty in many different ways, Lyn. I agree with lamb would be tasty with rice also good. I would try iy.on a baked potato, too. 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 7:44 pm said:
  
  yumm good ideas! thanks!
  
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Kathrina (Eclectic Yellow House) on September 10, 2015 at 9:09 pm said:

This looks perfect for breakfast on a warm morning!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 10, 2015 at 9:15 pm said:
  
  yes that sounds good
  
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Tuck-In on September 10, 2015 at 10:20 pm said:

how very different!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 4:05 am said:
  
  It is common a part of breakfast and is different huh?
  
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bisimodupe1975 on September 11, 2015 at 2:58 am said:

Yummy…! I love yogurt any day. It will be a great idea to spice my breakfast with it.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 4:03 am said:
  
  So glad you like it!
  
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Mogromo on September 11, 2015 at 3:51 am said:

Thanks for the inspiration

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 3:59 am said:
  
  Glad you like it!
  
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clairneriah on September 11, 2015 at 4:26 am said:

This is definitely different but it looks really good though 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 4:26 am said:
  
  It is simple and just a little something different!
  
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  - clairneriah on September 11, 2015 at 4:30 am said:
    
    I like that, thanks for sharing 🙂
    
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omtatjuan3 on September 11, 2015 at 5:40 am said:

Hold the yogurt please:)

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 5:41 am said:
  
  Yes I know that is not your favorite!!!
  
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FreeBryd on September 11, 2015 at 6:10 am said:

Looks very healthy!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 6:14 am said:
  
  It is natural!
  
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Namz on September 11, 2015 at 6:24 am said:

Refreshing is the thought that came to my mind…on a hot summer morning!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 6:25 am said:
  
  Thanks Namz!
  
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satabdi on September 11, 2015 at 6:33 am said:

This dish is like dip. Nice idea and I feel it can be serve with any starter or bread. I was not aware of this dish thanks for sharing this recipe. 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 6:34 am said:
  
  Yes it is nice! thanks dear for coming by!
  
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Divorce With Me on September 11, 2015 at 6:47 am said:

Yum!! You always have the best and simplest recipes!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 6:48 am said:
  
  Thanks! hope you are goo!
  
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CHCooks on September 11, 2015 at 7:35 am said:

Sounds like a really interesting breakfast 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 7:37 am said:
  
  It is thanks
  
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irenedesign2011 on September 11, 2015 at 8:38 am said:

This dish looks very delicious Lynz 😀

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 8:39 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
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Vajeea on September 11, 2015 at 11:42 am said:

yogurt with flat bread is a favorite breakfast in Pakistan as well!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 11:45 am said:
  
  ok I wondered if it was! Thanks for sharing that!
  
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nourishedpeach on September 11, 2015 at 11:52 am said:

It makes me so happy to see you share this…some of our most simple recipes can be such a treasure to others! This recipe reminds me of my childhood…so yummy!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 11:56 am said:
  
  so glad! 🙂
  
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Lana-Once Upon a Spice on September 11, 2015 at 4:10 pm said:

Mint?? You just stole my heart!! YUM!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 11, 2015 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  so glad!
  
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Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne) on September 11, 2015 at 11:10 pm said:

So simple and yum ! Never eaten this before 😊

http://www.mumbaitomelbourne.com/food-and-health-blog-posts

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 12, 2015 at 5:08 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
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faburlifekhloe on September 12, 2015 at 7:45 am said:

It isn’t silly to put up this recipe at all. I actually find it very interesting as I’ve never tried something like this as my breakfast 😉

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 12, 2015 at 8:05 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
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Frances 🌺 on September 28, 2015 at 3:28 am said:

Great to go with your bread recipe…thanks 😊

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 28, 2015 at 4:05 am said:
  
  Thanks Frances!
  
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