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Mezze platter


Mezze is a huge Middle-Eastern appetizer platter that is served before serving a big feast of BBQ/grilled main-course. Turkish/Lebanese/Greeks/Persian all cuisines serve it with their own little variations.
It consists of a combination of dips ( Hummus,Mutabbal,Baba ghanoush,Labneh,Tzatziki) and a variety of finger foods like olives,cherry tomatoes,jalapenos,gherkins,pita wedges,feta cheese etc. Salads ( Tabbouleh,Fattoush), cold cut meats/salami, falafel,kibbeh.
Perfect party starter snack tray, perfect for weekend movie nights,perfect for pot lucks,BBQ,picnics,sitting together and chatting with friends.




So, habibe if you haven't tried it before , give it a go! Here is how to put it together,

DIPS

 MUTABBAL/BABA GHANOUSH

It is a smoked eggplant and tahini dip.Get the recipe here

HUMMUS

Blend together chickpeas+tahini sauce+garlic+lemon juice+salt+pepper.Drizzle olive oil

TABBOUEH

Finely chopped onions,cucumber,tomatoes,green chilli,spring onions,parsley,traditionally bulgur wheat is used but i have used quinoa here(a lot of restaurants also use quinoa/coscos  because bulgur is not easily available everywhere).season with olive oil and lemon juice and salt.

FATTOUSH

Lettuce,cucumber,tomatoes,onion,crisp bread/pita chunks.Toss with garlic powder,sumac powder,olive oil,salt,lemon juice.Garnish with pomegranate if you have on hand,it goes really well with it.

SALAMI

Get full recipe here

FINGER FOODS

No rules,just use whatever available,veg/fruit,nuts,cold cuts,boiled egg,crackers,leftovers,anything you like.

ENJOY💟

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