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Mediterranean Mezze Platter Recipe

Mediterranean · Appetizer · 50 min total

A vibrant and colorful spread of small dishes perfect for sharing, featuring classic Mediterranean flavors like hummus, baba ganoush, and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large eggplant
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 4 pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Make hummus: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time if too thick. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Make baba ganoush: Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick eggplant with fork, roast on a baking sheet 30-40 minutes until soft. Let cool, peel, and mash flesh. Mix with yogurt, cumin, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to taste.
3. Arrange hummus, baba ganoush, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley on a large platter.
4. Serve with warm pita wedges.

Tips

• Drizzle extra olive oil and sprinkle paprika on hummus for garnish.
• Add other mezze like stuffed grape leaves or feta cheese if desired.
• Best served at room temperature.

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