Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsGreen Valley GrillMediterranean Tapas Recipe

Mediterranean Tapas Recipe

Inspired by Green Valley Grill
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Moroccan popletas, traditional hummus, piri piri chicken skewers, crispy crab cakes & Calabrian.

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Ingredients

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Moroccan Popletas

Traditional Hummus

Crispy Crab Cakes

Method

Moroccan Popletas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, paprika, cumin, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Popletas

    Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray.

  3. 3

    Cook

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the popletas until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Traditional Hummus

  1. 4

    Blend Ingredients

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

  2. 5

    Serve

    Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with extra olive oil. Serve with pita bread or vegetables.

Piri Piri Chicken Skewers

  1. 6

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken, piri piri sauce, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 7

    Assemble Skewers

    Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers.

  3. 8

    Grill

    Preheat the grill and cook the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.

Crispy Crab Cakes

  1. 9

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, beaten egg, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  2. 10

    Form Cakes

    Shape the mixture into patties.

  3. 11

    Cook Cakes

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Calabrian Sauce

  1. 12

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together Calabrian chili paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to taste.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Serve the sauce as a dipping option for the tapas.

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