Meze with Pitta Fingers

A Mediterranean-inspired platter featuring homemade hummus, a cucumber yogurt dip, and marinated peppers served with toasted pitta bread strips.

Vegetarian Appetiser Mediterranean Hummus Meze

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

592.1

kcal / serving

1184.2 kcal total

Carbs

62.9g

per serving

125.8 g total

Fat

31.2g

per serving

62.4 g total

Protein

19.3g

per serving

38.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

110

Greek Yogurt

Fruits

0.5

piece

Lemon

juice only

GrainsCereals

piece

Pitta Bread

toasted and cut into strips

LegumesPulses

400

Chickpeas

can, rinsed and drained

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

sliced

sprig

Thyme

pinch

Sea Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

clove

Garlic

for hummus

tbsp

Sesame Seed

OilsFats

Olive Oil

2 tablespoons

2.5

Sesame Oil

½ tsp

piece

Olive Oil

for hummus consistency, to taste

Vegetables

piece

Red Pepper

roasted from a jar, sliced

handful

Olives

pitted

0.25

piece

Cucumber

grated

Method

Cook the sliced pepper, garlic, oil, and thyme gently in a saucepan over low heat for 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper then stir in the olives.

Combine the Greek yoghurt and grated cucumber in a small bowl.

Blend chickpeas, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and lemon juice in a food processor.

Slowly pour in olive oil while blending until the hummus reaches a smooth consistency.

Arrange toasted pitta strips, roasted peppers, hummus, and yoghurt dip on a plate to serve.