Middle Eastern Mezze Plate Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Mezze Plate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 10 -ounce package couscous (1 1/2 cups); 2 cups frozen shelled edamame; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup hummus, preferably roasted red pepper-flavored; 8 stuffed grape leaves (from the deli counter); 1/4 cup jarred Peppadew peppers, halved; 2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 10 -ounce package couscous (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups frozen shelled edamame
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup hummus, preferably roasted red pepper-flavored
8 stuffed grape leaves (from the deli counter)
1/4 cup jarred Peppadew peppers, halved
2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted

1
Soak the red onion in a bowl of ice water until ready to use.
2
Cook the couscous as the label directs.
3
Meanwhile, cook the edamame as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Toss the edamame, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
5
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
6
Drain the red onion and squeeze dry.
7
Add the couscous and red onion to the bowl with the edamame mixture and toss to combine.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Divide among plates and serve with the hummus, stuffed grape leaves, Peppadew peppers and pita wedges.
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Per serving: Calories 709; Fat 24 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 641 mg; Carbohydrate 99 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 24 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1 10 -ounce package couscous (1 1/2 cups), 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Mezze Plate falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Middle Eastern Mezze Plate

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