Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad

Name: Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 425 grams garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained; 1 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds; 85 grams 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 16 unpitted Kalamata olives; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp (packed) finely grated lemon peel; 2 lemons, cut into wedges; 118 milliliters plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt (preferably Greek-style*), whisked to loosen; 170 grams marinated artichoke hearts, drained; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint; 1 teaspoon paprika plus additional for sprinkling; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh Italian parsley; 4 to 6 pita breads; 16 larges 16 cooked peeled large shrimp with tails left intact; 237 milliliters diced seeded tomatoes (about 3 medium); 2 Tbsps water

Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 387 calories, 15g of protein, and 19g of fat per serving. This recipe is typical of middl eastern cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up to 6 pita breads, lemons, parsley, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Place 1 tablespoon garbanzo beans in small bowl and reserve for garnish.

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Chickpeas

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Combine remaining garbanzo beans, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika in processor and blend until smooth.

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Chickpeas

Lemon Juice

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Garlic

Cumin

Water

Cooking Oil

Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

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Sprinkle reserved garbanzo beans over. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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Chickpeas

Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.

Drizzle hummus lightly with oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika.

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Paprika

Hummus

Cooking Oil

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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Salt And Pepper

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Arrange cucumber slices on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt over.

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Cucumber

Yogurt

Sprinkle with feta cheese and oregano. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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Oregano

Place marinated artichokes in small bowl. Arrange bowls of hummus, shrimp salad, and artichokes and plate with cucumber salad on large platter.

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Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Artichoke

Cucumber

Hummus

Shrimp

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Garnish with lemon wedges.

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Lemon Wedge

Toast pita breads in toaster, then cut into wedges. Arrange pita wedges on platter with salads and serve.

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Pita

Toast

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Greek-style yogurt is a thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets.

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Yogurt