How to Build a Mediterranean Platter!
Building your own Mediterranean platter is simple and delicious. You can even customize your platter to your own specific tastes. I have designed a step by step recipe that allows you to pick and choose your favourites to build your own personal platter.
The base of this platter starts with cooked brown rice and my quick recipe for Toasted Chickpeas. Next, you add hummus and tabouli salad – you can choose store-bought or make your own from my simple recipes here: Homemade Hummus and Gluten-free Tabouli Salad. Layer on your favourite veggies, olives, and hot peppers if desired. Finally, top off your platter with a drizzle of olive oil or tahini.
For more easy meal ideas, try my Shawarma Salad with Chickpeas, Mediterranean Pasta Salad, or my Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole.
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How to Build a Mediterranean Platter
Ingredients
Toasted Chickpeas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- One 540 ml can of chickpeas
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Toasted Chickpeas:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained and rinsed chickpeas. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until slightly browned and toasted, about 5-7 minutes.
To Assemble:
- Spoon cooked brown rice over a large plate.
- Spoon Toasted Chickpeas on top of rice.
- Next, add your choice of homemade or store bought hummus and tabouli salad.
- Top with your choice of veggies, olives, and hot peppers. I used cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers. Next, I added a mix of Italian olives. Finally, I added pepperoncini for a kick of heat.
- Drizzle with your choice of olive oil or tahini. I chose tahini for extra creaminess.
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