Mediterranean mezze featuring star-shaped pita, vibrant dips, fresh veggies, olives, and feta cheese.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pita Bread
01 - 6 round pita breads
→ Dips
02 - 1 cup classic hummus
03 - 1 cup roasted red pepper hummus
04 - 1 cup baba ganoush
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
08 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
09 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
13 - 1 teaspoon zaatar (optional)
→ Cheese
14 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, cubed
→ Extras
15 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut star shapes from the pita breads, reserving scraps for toasting or snacking.
03 - Arrange the pita stars on a baking tray, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove and let cool.
04 - Spoon the classic hummus, roasted red pepper hummus, and baba ganoush into separate small bowls. Swirl their tops, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle zaatar over the classic hummus if desired.
05 - Place the bowls of dips on a large serving board and arrange the pita stars around them.
06 - Fill in the board with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, feta cubes, and pomegranate seeds.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and add lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately, inviting guests to dip and assemble their own bites.
