What is typically included in a Greek meze platter?
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"name": "Classic Greek Meze platter",
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"author": {
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"name": "The Mediterranean Kitchen"
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"datePublished": "2024-05-15",
"description": "A complete guide to building an authentic Greek Meze platter featuring homemade Tzatziki, Hummus, baked Spanakopita triangles, grilled Halloumi with honey, marinated olives, dolmas, and warm Pita bread.",
"prepTime": "PT45M",
"cookTime": "PT30M",
"totalTime": "PT1H15M",
"recipeYield": "8-10 servings",
"recipeCategory": "Appetizer",
"recipeCuisine": "Greek",
"keywords": "meze, appetizer, party food, mediterranean, vegetarian, gluten-free options",
"nutrition": {
"@type": "NutritionInformation",
"servingSize": "1 serving (approx 1/10th of platter)",
"calories": "420 kcal",
"fatContent": "28 g",
"saturatedFatContent": "10 g",
"carbohydrateContent": "30 g",
"fiberContent": "6 g",
"sugarContent": "8 g",
"proteinContent": "14 g",
"sodiumContent": "850 mg"
},
"recipeIngredient":[[
"FOR THE TZATZIKI: 1 large English cucumber, 2 cups Greek yogurt (full fat), 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp fresh mint, Salt & pepper",
"FOR THE HUMMUS: 2 cans chickpeas, 1/3 cup tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil + more for drizzle, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, Ice water",
"FOR THE SPANKOPITA: 1 lb phyllo dough, 1 lb spinach (fresh or frozen), 8 oz feta cheese, 1 cup ricotta, 3 green onions, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup olive oil (melted butter+oil mix), Dill & nutmeg",
"FOR THE HALLOUMI: 2 blocks halloumi, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 lemon (zested & juiced), 1 tbsp olive oil, Fresh oregano/thyme",
"FOR THE PLATTER: 1 jar Dolmas (grape leaves), 1 cup Marinated Olives, 2-3 Pita breads, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumber slices, red onion"
],
"recipeInstructions":[[
{"@type": "howtostep", "text": "Make Tzatziki: Grate cucumber, salt heavily, drain 15 mins. Squeeze dry. Mix with yogurt, minced garlic, oil, vinegar, herbs. Chill 1+ hour."},
{"@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Make hummus: Blend tahini & lemon juice 1 min. Add garlic, cumin, half chickpeas, blend. Add rest chickpeas,ice water,blend until whipped. Drizzle oil/paprika."},
{"@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Make Spanakopita: Sauté onions, wilt spinach, cool/drain WELL. Mix with feta, ricotta, eggs, herbs. Layer phyllo (brushing oil), add filling, top phyllo. Score. Bake 375°F 35-40 mins."},
{"@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Grill Halloumi: Slice 1/2 inch. grill pan high heat, oil lightly. Sear 1-2 mins/side until golden. Drizzle honey,lemon zest