Mediterranean Pita Platter
This Mediterranean Pita Platter is incredibly easy, extremely loaded, and absolutely beautiful. You will impress your guests with this display without a doubt. What is better than loads of hummus, pita, feta (optional for vegans), veggies, garbanzo beans, arugula, and balsamic? Nothing, that’s what. Well, almost nothing! As usual, I had a lot of stuff left over in the fridge that I simply could not let go to waste. What was, in my mind, going to be a simple meal turned into this incredible looking platter! Before I knew it, I was adding more and more, then finally, grabbing my paella pan (yes, I love serving platters in here, check out my nacho pics as well), and voila! A star was born in the form of this gorgeous platter. Get down with your inner Greek (or Greek inspired) self and see visions of Santorini! I mean, hey, why not?! Disclaimer: Night shots below, sadly.
- 5 pitas (I use whole wheat) - cut into triangles
- 2 C hummus (or your desired amount)
- 1 head of broccoli - florets
- 1/2- 3/4 C red & yellow peppers - diced
- 1 large red onion - diced
- 1/4 C olives -sliced
- 1 package of feta - crumbled
- 3-4 super ripe tomatoes - sliced
- 1/2 package of arugula
- 1/2 C garbanzo beans
- Olive oil for pan
- 3 Tbl dried oregano
- 1/4 fresh basil - chopped (if not, you can use 2 Tbl dried)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Balsamic for drizzling
- Heat oil in pan and cook onion for about 5 minutes
- Throw in peppers, salt/pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes
- Throw in broccoli & beans - cook for about 2-3 minute more (adding half the oregano)
- Remove from heat
- Lay arugula on bottom of platter
- Place the veggie mixture in the center and sprinkle the basil and the rest of the oregano on top
- Organize the pita and sliced tomatoes nicely around the edge of the platter
- Top the veggie mixture with hummus and sprinkle the feta & olives all over the platter
- Lightly drizzle platter with balsamic vinegar
- Serves a large group
- Serve with the these wines: (or any wine you love of course)!
- Red- Pinot Noir
- White- Sauvignon Blanc
- Remember, any ingredients can be optional. Get creative with what's in your fridge!
