Mixed Appetizer Recipe

Time1h

Serves6

Hummus, tabbouleh, grape leaves, fattoush, Baba ghanoush

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Hummus
In a food processor, combine 1 can of drained chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2
Prepare Tabbouleh
In a bowl, mix 1 cup of finely chopped parsley, 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup of bulgur wheat (soaked in water), and the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Prepare Grape Leaves
Using pre-cooked grape leaves, fill each leaf with a spoonful of rice mixture (rice, herbs, and spices). Roll tightly and place in a pot with water to steam for about 30 minutes.
4
Prepare Fattoush Salad
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of mixed greens, 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, 1 cucumber (diced), radishes (sliced), and toasted pita pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
5
Prepare Baba Ghanoush
Roast 1 large eggplant over an open flame until charred. Scoop out the flesh and blend it with 1/4 cup tahini, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic, and salt to taste until smooth.