Lebanese mezze platter

A Lebanese-style sharing platter: hummus, tabbouleh, falafels, raw vegetables and pitta bread. Colourful, balanced and sociable, it brings together plant protein, fibre and freshness in a complete meal.

Preparation: 30 min  |  Cooking: 15 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 455 kcal · 14 g protein · 46 g carbohydrate · 22 g fat

Ingredients

• 200 g of hummus
• 8 falafels
• 1 bowl of tabbouleh
• 1 cucumber
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 pitta breads
• 60 g of olives

Method

1. Make or set out the hummus and tabbouleh.
2. Warm the falafels.
3. Cut the raw vegetables.
4. Arrange everything on a large sharing platter.

Nutritional benefits

A mezze brings together plant protein (hummus and chickpea falafels), fibre and herbs (tabbouleh) and raw vegetables rich in vitamins, all seasoned with olive oil. It is a complete, balanced and sociable plant-based meal, typical of Lebanese cooking. Naturally lactose-free.

Variations and substitutions

• With baba ganoush and muhammara as well.
• Gluten-free: skip the pitta and add more raw vegetables.
• With labneh (not vegan).
• With stuffed vine leaves.

Storage and making ahead

The components keep for 3 days separately: handy for meal prep, to be assembled just before serving.

💡 Good to know

A mezze is built on variety: serve lots of small, colourful portions rather than one big helping of each.

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