How To Make a Mezze Board at Home!

hummus

🥗Healthier: avocado dip

💰Cheaper: bean dip

Avocado dip offers healthy fats, while bean dip can be more economical.

stuffed grape leaves

🥗Healthier: stuffed zucchini

💰Cheaper: stuffed bell peppers

Stuffed zucchini is lighter, and bell peppers are often more affordable.

falafel

🥗Healthier: chickpea patties

💰Cheaper: bean patties

Chickpea patties maintain protein while being less fried.

labneh

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is creamy and lower in fat.

Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, half of a chopped cucumber, garlic, flaky salt, dill, and half of a lemon juice in a bowl.

Chop spinach for the spanakopita filling.

Combine chopped spinach, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, feta cheese, and mix well in a bowl.

Roll the spanakopita filling in phyllo pastry sheets, using three sheets, and place them in the fridge.

Chop herbs and onions for the Mediterranean-inspired meatballs.

In a bowl, combine one pound of pork, one pound of beef, chopped herbs, onions, salt, ground cumin, oregano, red chili flakes, and pepper, then mix well with gloves.

Lightly dredge each meatball in flour and place them on a plate to chill in the fridge.

Cut potatoes into halves or quarters, season with paprika, salt, and olive oil, and place them in the oven.

Grill marinated chicken outside while the potatoes roast in the oven.

Prepare the mezze board by arranging all the prepared items, including tzatziki, spanakopita, meatballs, and roasted potatoes.

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