🍅 Roasted Tomato Toast with Labneh

Roasted Tomato Toast with Labneh is a Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring creamy, tangy labneh spread over crisp toasted bread and topped with sweet, caramelized roasted tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil. It’s simple, fresh, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal.

Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Roast: 25–30 minutes
• Total: About 40 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Roasted Tomatoes

• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Toast

• 4 thick slices sourdough or rustic bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
• 1 garlic clove, rubbed on toast (optional)

Labneh Topping

• 1½ cups labneh (or thick Greek yogurt)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

• Fresh basil or mint
• Za’atar seasoning (optional)
• Toasted pine nuts (optional)
• Extra olive oil drizzle

Instructions

1. Roast the Tomatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place tomatoes and garlic on a baking sheet.
3. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes burst and become caramelized.

2. Prepare the Labneh

1. Mix labneh with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir until smooth and creamy.

3. Toast the Bread

1. Brush bread slices with olive oil.
2. Toast until golden and crisp.
3. Rub lightly with garlic if desired.

4. Assemble

1. Spread a generous layer of labneh on each toast.
2. Spoon roasted tomatoes and their juices over the top.
3. Finish with herbs, za’atar, nuts, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serving Ideas

• Pair with a boiled egg for breakfast.
• Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
• Serve with a Mediterranean salad.
• Enjoy as an elegant appetizer.

Variations

🌶 Spicy Tomato Labneh Toast

Add:

• Chili oil
• Aleppo pepper
• Extra red pepper flakes

🥒 Fresh Summer Version

Add:

• Cucumber ribbons
• Fresh mint
• Lemon zest

🍯 Sweet-Savory Version

Add:

• A drizzle of honey
• Toasted walnuts

Tips

• Use thick, crusty bread so it holds the creamy topping.
• Let roasted tomatoes cool slightly before adding to labneh.
• Homemade labneh gives the creamiest, tangiest flavor.
• Save leftover roasted tomato oil—it’s excellent for salads, pasta, and dipping bread.