Lebanese Mezze Platter | Easy to Make | Valentine’s Special

hummus

🥗Healthier: avocado dip

💰Cheaper: bean dip

Avocado dip offers healthy fats while bean dip is budget-friendly.

falafel

🥗Healthier: baked falafel

💰Cheaper: chickpea patties

Baked falafel reduces oil while chickpea patties are cost-effective.

labneh

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and sour cream is more affordable.

stuffed grape leaves

🥗Healthier: quinoa-stuffed peppers

💰Cheaper: cabbage rolls

Quinoa-stuffed peppers are lighter, while cabbage rolls are economical.

Prepare hummus using chickpeas in brine, tahini paste, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.

Arrange the hummus on a platter as the main dipping condiment.

Add figs, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and charred cauliflower around the hummus on the platter.

Include spicy Greek dolmas on the platter.

Slice pita bread into triangles and serve alongside the other items.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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