Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGertrude'sMiddle Eastern Platter [vg, Gf, Vno] Recipe

Middle Eastern Platter [vg, Gf, Vno] Recipe

Inspired by Gertrude's
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Hummus, Moroccan carrot salad, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and pita bread

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Tabbouleh

Accompaniments

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Adjust Consistency

    If the hummus is too thick, add more water until desired consistency is reached.

Moroccan Carrot Salad Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Carrots

    Peel and slice the carrots into thin strips.

  2. 4

    Mix Salad Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine carrots, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, parsley, salt, and cayenne pepper. Toss well.

  3. 5

    Let Stand

    Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld.

Tabbouleh Preparation

  1. 6

    Soak Bulgur

    In a bowl, combine bulgur wheat and water. Let it sit for 30 minutes to absorb the water.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Add parsley, mint, diced tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to the bulgur. Mix well.

Stuffed Grape Leaves Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, mix cooked rice, parsley, mint, diced onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  2. 9

    Stuff Grape Leaves

    Take a grape leaf, place a spoonful of filling at the base, fold the sides over, and roll tightly.

  3. 10

    Cook

    Place stuffed grape leaves in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Serve

  1. 11

    Plate the Platter

    Arrange hummus, Moroccan carrot salad, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and pita bread on a large serving platter.

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