Delightful Mediterranean Snack Platter with Roasted Garlic Herb Dips

Ingredients

- 1 cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup pita chips
- 1 cup Wheat Thins
- 1 cup butter crackers
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon herb mix (e.g., thyme, oregano)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup baba ganoush
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
- 1/2 cup melitzanosalata
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to begin preparing the roasted garlic and Parmesan crisps.

2. Prepare the Garlic: Peel and crush 3 cloves of garlic. Spread them out on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle a teaspoon of sea salt over the garlic. Wrap the foil into a pouch and place it on a baking sheet.

3. Roast Garlic: Place the baking sheet with the garlic pouch in the preheated oven. Let it roast for about PT25M (25 minutes) until the garlic is tender and aromatic.

4. Create Parmesan Crisps: On a separate parchment-lined baking sheet, place spoonfuls of grated Parmesan cheese, spaced 2 inches apart, forming small mounds. Flatten each mound lightly with the back of a spoon.

5. Bake Parmesan Crisps: Place the Parmesan mounds into the oven and bake for PT5M (5 minutes) until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

6. Mix Garlic Herb Dip: Once the garlic is roasted, let it cool slightly, then mash it with a fork. In a medium bowl, combine the mashed garlic with 1 cup hummus, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of herb mix. Stir well and adjust seasoning with additional sea salt if necessary.

7. Assemble the Platter: On a large serving platter, arrange 1 cup carrot sticks, 1 cup bell pepper slices, 1 cup pita chips, 1 cup Wheat Thins, and 1 cup butter crackers around the perimeter.

8. Add Dips & Toppings: Place small bowls filled with baba ganoush, tzatziki, melitzanosalata, and the garlic herb dip at the center of the platter. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the hummus dip for a touch of heat.

9. Garnish the Platter: Distribute cucumber and tomato slices throughout the platter. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the vegetables for added flavor and texture.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Mediterranean snack, hummus platter, roasted garlic, vegetarian, easy appetizer, healthy snacks, party platter, garlic herb dip, feta cheese, oven-roasted

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories

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