Middle Easternstarter

Mezze board

Prep time
25 min
Cook time
5 min
Servings
6
Total time
30 min
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Generous mezze spread with homemade hummus, tabbouleh, tzatziki and warm pitta. Perfect as a starter to share or a light dinner.

Ingredients

6servings
  • 1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 dl parsley, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 200 g tzatziki (shop-bought or homemade)
  • 4 pitta breads
  • Salt, paprika and extra olive oil

Method

  1. 1
    Hummus: blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Season and drizzle with olive oil and paprika.
  2. 2
    Tabbouleh: mix chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, cucumber, a squeeze of lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Warm the pitta breads in the oven or a pan and cut into wedges.
  4. 4
    Arrange hummus, tabbouleh, tzatziki, pitta wedges and olives on a large platter.
  5. 5
    Serve as a starter or light dinner — let guests help themselves.

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  1. 1

    Hummus: blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Season and drizzle with olive oil and paprika.

  2. 2

    Tabbouleh: mix chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, cucumber, a squeeze of lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Warm the pitta breads in the oven or a pan and cut into wedges.

  4. 4

    Arrange hummus, tabbouleh, tzatziki, pitta wedges and olives on a large platter.

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  • This recipe is written for 6 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
  • Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.

Serving profile

Pace
balanced kitchen flow
Kitchen load
a few moving parts, still manageable
Serving style
meant to land on the table for a group
Best for
weeknight cooking with fewer decisions

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