Authentic Mezze Platter Recipe
A delightful assortment of Middle Eastern appetizers, including hummus, baba ghanoush, and freshly baked bread, perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Hummus:
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt to taste
- Paprika and olive oil for garnish
Baba Ghanoush:
- 1 eggplant large
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ¾ cup water warm
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Hummus:
- Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth.1 can, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic
- Season with salt and blend again. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.Salt to taste, Paprika
Baba Ghanoush:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplant with a fork and bake for 30-40 minutes until soft.1 eggplant
- Scoop out the flesh and combine with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth.1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Season with salt and transfer to a bowl. Garnish with parsley.Salt to taste, Parsley
Bread:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, kneading until a dough forms.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape the dough into small rounds and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Arrange the hummus, baba ghanoush, and bread on a platter. Serve with olives, pickles, and fresh vegetables if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add other dips like tzatziki or muhammara to the platter.
Freshly baked bread can be substituted with store-bought pita or flatbread for convenience.
Freshly baked bread can be substituted with store-bought pita or flatbread for convenience.
Nutrition
Calories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 14gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 608mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 5mg
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