Mediterranean Board Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Baba Ganoush

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplant with a fork and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft. Allow to cool, then scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Hummus

   In a blender, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

3. 3

   Dolma

   Mix rice, pine nuts, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. Spoon the mixture onto grape leaves, roll tightly, and place in a pot. Cover with water and simmer for about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Roasted Tomatoes

   Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Marinated Olives

   Combine mixed olives, olive oil, herbs, and garlic in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Pickled Turnips

   In a jar, combine sliced turnips, vinegar, water, and salt. Let sit for at least 24 hours to pickle.

7. 7

   Fennel

   Slice the fennel bulb thinly and set aside.

8. 8

   Schug

   Blend cilantro, parsley, green chili, garlic, cumin, and olive oil until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.

9. 9

   Pita

   Warm pita bread in the oven or on a skillet.