Mezze Platter

[SharifaAzad]

Hi all!

I really want to make a little something to snack on when friends are around so I thought a platter with a bit of everything will be good. However I cant seem to find any recipes for a SW mezze platter. Can anyone help?

Much appreciated!

 

[devons_mummy]

Is it specifically Greek mezze recipes? If not platters of cold meats crudités and dips maybe little meatballs or some salads or bowls of veggie rice etc would be nice. There are some nice syn free dip recipes in the forum I think it's called frijimole and houmous. Any bread could be counted as hex b as well x x

 

[lizs84]

Falafel and Raita

1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2 cm piece root ginger, peeled and finely grated
3 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp 1/41/4ground coriander
6 tbsp very finely chopped fresh coriander
1 small egg
salt
low calorie cooking spray

[For the raita]
no sugar mint sauce
fat-free natural yogurt
Pinch chilli powder
Pinch turmeric
Pinch salt

Place the onion, carrot, chickpeas, garlic, ginger, cumin, chilli powder and the ground and fresh coriander in a food processor. Pulse and process for 1-2 minutes until blended but still fairly chunky in texture.
Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl. Lightly beat the egg and add to the mixture. Season with salt and, using your fingers, mix thoroughly to combine. Cover and chill in the fridge for 6-8 hours to firm up and allow the flavours to develop.
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment and spray lightly with low calorie cooking spray. Shape the chickpea mixture into 24 bite-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray lightly with low calorie cooking spray and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden and firm. Allow to cool a little before eating.

[To make the raita]
Combine ingredients to taste.
Serve chilled.

Liz
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