Meze with Pitta Fingers

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

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 592.1 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 62.9 grams 125.8 grams
Fat 31.2 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 19.3 grams 38.6 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
2
piece
Pitta Bread
toasted and cut into strips
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
can, rinsed and drained
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
sliced
1
sprig
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
clove
Garlic
for hummus
1
tbsp
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons
2.5
ml
Sesame Oil
½ tsp
1
piece
Olive Oil
for hummus consistency, to taste
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Pepper
roasted from a jar, sliced
1
handful
Olives
pitted
0.25
piece
Cucumber
grated

Steps

  • 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.