Jul 14 2026
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Appetizer Plate Recipe

Inspired by TURKISH KITCHEN
Time45m
Serves4

Try four appetizers: Ezme, Haydari, Babganoush and Hummus served with pita bread

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Ingredients

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Ezme

Pita Bread

Method

Ezme Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.

Haydari Preparation

  1. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, and salt until well combined.

Babganoush Preparation

  1. 3

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.

Hummus Preparation

  1. 4

    Blend Hummus

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

Serving

  1. 5

    Plate the Appetizers

    Serve the Ezme, Haydari, Babganoush, and Hummus in small bowls accompanied by pita bread.

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