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15-Minute Mezze Plate with Toasted Za’atar Pita Bread
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Yep, we officially give you permission to eat a giant plate of snacks for dinner. Meet the 15-minute mezze plate with toasted za’atar pita bread. It’s a medley of tasty hors d’oeuvres, creamy spreads and irresistible herbed pitas. The best part? It requires practically zero cooking.
Ingredients
4 whole-wheat pita rounds
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons za’atar
1 cup Greek yogurt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup hummus
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers
2 cups assorted olives
2 cups cherry tomatoes
4 ounces salami
Directions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of each pita with olive oil and season with the za’atar.
2. Working in batches, add the pita to the skillet and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Slice each pita into quarters.
3. Season the Greek yogurt with salt and pepper.
4. To assemble, divide the pitas, Greek yogurt, hummus, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, tomatoes and salami among four plates.
Nutrition Facts
731 calories
48g fat
62g carbs
26g protein
8g sugars