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Combination Plate Recipe

Inspired by Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Minced beef or lamb kifta, 2 falafel, 2 grape leaves, hummus, garlic yogurt, salad and pita

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Ingredients

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Kifta

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) Minced beef or lamb

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs Parsley, chopped

Falafel

1 cup Chickpeas, soaked overnight

1 small Onion, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tbs Cilantro, chopped

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp Baking powder

2 1/8 cup (500 ml) Oil for frying

Grape Leaves

7.05 oz (200 grams) Grape leaves, jarred

1 cup Rice, uncooked

1 small Onion, finely chopped

1 tbs Mint, chopped

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

Hummus

1 cup Chickpeas, canned

2 tbs Tahini

1 clove Garlic, minced

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Garlic Yogurt

1 cup Plain yogurt

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tbs olive oil

Salad

2 cups Lettuce, chopped

1 medium Tomato, diced

1 medium Cucumber, diced

2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

Pita

4 pieces Pita bread

Method

Kifta Preparation

1

Make the Kifta

In a bowl, mix minced beef or lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Form into small logs or patties. Grill or pan-fry until cooked through.

Falafel Preparation

2

Prepare the Falafel

In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and baking powder. Blend until a coarse mixture forms. Shape into balls and fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Grape Leaves Preparation

3

Stuff the Grape Leaves

In a bowl, mix rice, onion, mint, and salt. Place a spoonful of the mixture on each grape leaf and roll tightly. Place in a pot, add water and lemon juice, and simmer until rice is cooked.

Hummus Preparation

4

Make the Hummus

Blend canned chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Garlic Yogurt Preparation

5

Prepare the Garlic Yogurt

Combine yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Salad Preparation

6

Make the Salad

In a bowl, combine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Toss to mix.

Assembly

7

Assemble the Combination Plate

On a serving platter, arrange the kifta, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, garlic yogurt, salad, and pita bread. Serve immediately.