Odyssey Platter Recipe
Gyros meat, pita bread wedges, tzatziki sauce, dolmades, falafel, roasted red pepper hummus, our signature spicy feta dip, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and pepperoncini peppers.
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Ingredients
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Gyros Meat
Pita Bread Wedges
Tzatziki Sauce
Dolmades
Falafel
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Spicy Feta Dip
Garnishes
Method
Gyros Meat Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Gyros Meat
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 2
Shape and Cook the Meat
Shape the meat mixture into oval patties or sausages. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Pita Bread Wedges Preparation
- 3
Prepare Pita Bread
Cut the pita bread into wedges. Arrange on a baking sheet and lightly toast them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
Tzatziki Sauce Preparation
- 4
Dolmades Preparation
- 5
- 6
Stuff the Grape Leaves
Take a grape leaf, place a tablespoon of the rice mixture at the base, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- 7
Cook the Dolmades
Place the stuffed grape leaves in a pot, cover with water, and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until tender.
Falafel Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Falafel Mixture
In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- 9
Shape and Fry the Falafel
Shape the mixture into small balls or patties. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the falafel in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Preparation
- 10
Blend the Hummus
In a blender, combine the drained chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Spicy Feta Dip Preparation
- 11
Mix the Spicy Feta Dip
In a bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, red chili flakes, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
Garnishing the Platter
- 12
Assemble the Odyssey Platter
On a large serving platter, arrange the gyros meat, pita wedges, tzatziki sauce, dolmades, falafel, roasted red pepper hummus, spicy feta dip, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and pepperoncini peppers. Serve immediately.