Mezze Platter Recipe
Includes Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, and Muhammara.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Muhammara
Method
Hummus
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top. Serve with pita bread or vegetables.
Baba Ghanoush
Roast Eggplant
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplant with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
Cool and Scoop
Remove the eggplant from the oven and let it cool. Once cool, scoop out the flesh into a food processor.
Blend Ingredients
Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika to the eggplant in the food processor. Blend until smooth.
Garnish and Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and top with fresh parsley. Serve with pita or vegetables.
Muhammara
Prepare Ingredients
In a food processor, combine walnuts, roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Blend Ingredients
Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks.