Jul 14 2026
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Vegetarian Sampler Recipe

Inspired by Laziza Mediterranean Grill - Augusta
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Greek salad, grape leaves, falafel, hummus, baba ghannoush, garlic pita

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Ingredients

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Greek Salad

Grape Leaves (Dolmas)

Falafel

Hummus

Baba Ghanoush

Garlic Pita

Method

Greek Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Mix the Salad

    In a bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.

  3. 3

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Grape Leaves (Dolmas)

  1. 4

    Prepare the Filling

    In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add rice, pine nuts, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in enough water to cook the rice. Simmer until rice is cooked.

  2. 5

    Stuff the Grape Leaves

    Lay a grape leaf shiny side down, place a spoonful of filling at the base, and roll tightly. Tuck in the sides and place seam side down in a pot.

  3. 6

    Cook the Dolmas

    Add water to cover the dolmas, place a plate on top to keep them submerged and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Falafel

  1. 7

    Prepare the Mixture

    Soak chickpeas overnight, then drain. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, baking powder, salt, and pepper until coarse.

  2. 8

    Shape the Falafel

    Form the mixture into small balls or patties.

  3. 9

    Fry the Falafel

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry falafel until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

Hummus

  1. 10

    Blend Ingredients

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

  2. 11

    Serve

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

Baba Ghanoush

  1. 12

    Roast the Eggplant

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick eggplant with a fork and roast until soft, about 30-40 minutes. Let cool, then scoop out the flesh.

  2. 13

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  3. 14

    Serve

    Transfer baba ghanoush to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita or as a dip.

Garlic Pita

  1. 15

    Prepare the Garlic Oil

    In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, and salt.

  2. 16

    Brush the Pita

    Brush the garlic oil mixture onto both sides of each pita bread.

  3. 17

    Toast the Pita

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the pita until lightly golden and warmed through.

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