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A vibrant Vegetarian Mezze Platter with hummus, falafel, pita, and fresh vegetables on a circular board.

Vegetarian Mezze Platter

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup classic chickpeas hummus
  • 1 cup smoked eggplant baba ghanoush
  • 8 pieces prepared falafel
  • 8 pieces stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
  • 1 cup tabbouleh salad
  • 4 pieces pita bread, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
  • 200 g feta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup pickled turnips

Method
 

  1. Transfer hummus and baba ghanoush into separate 150ml ramekins and create a well in the center of each.
  2. Reheat falafel in a convection oven at 175C (350F) for 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 74C (165F).
  3. Toast pita wedges in a dry pan over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until pliable.
  4. Position the dip ramekins at opposite poles of a 40cm circular platter.
  5. Cluster the hot falafel and room-temperature dolmas in the sectors between the dips.
  6. Place the tabbouleh in a central bowl or neat pile to provide a structural center.
  7. Arrange feta cubes and olives in the remaining negative space to ensure color distribution.
  8. Garnish the platter with cucumber slices and halved tomatoes, then drizzle 15ml of extra virgin olive oil over the dips before service.