Trying Armenian Snacks for the First Time

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

hummus

🥗Healthier: chickpea dip

💰Cheaper: mashed avocado

Mashed avocado provides healthy fats and is often less expensive.

stuffed grape leaves

🥗Healthier: quinoa-stuffed peppers

💰Cheaper: cabbage rolls

Cabbage rolls use more accessible ingredients.

lavash

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortilla

Tortillas are often less expensive and widely available.

Arrange lavash on a serving platter.

Spoon hummus into a small bowl and place on the platter.

Spoon baba ghanoush into a small bowl and place on the platter.

Lay stuffed grape leaves neatly on the platter.

Crumble feta cheese over the platter.

Scatter olives around the platter for variety.

Add pickled vegetables in small bowls on the platter.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a pop of color.

Sprinkle fresh herbs over the entire platter.

Dust with spices to enhance flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens