Best Mediterranean Dip Recipes

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SEVEN-LAYER MEDITERRANEAN DIP



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I like traditional seven-layer Mexican dip, but I love Mediterranean ingredients even more. When I made this mashup, my husband wolfed it down. And he won't even touch hummus or Greek olives on their own! -Bee Engelhart, Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 carton (8 ounces) hummus
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
12 Greek olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Spread hummus into a 9-in. pie plate. Top with sour cream, red peppers, cheese, onion and olives. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts :

MEDITERRANEAN DIP



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Whenever I go to a party, everyone requests that I bring this Mediterranean dip. If you enjoy hummus and veggies, you will like this dip! Serve with homemade pita chips or tortilla chips.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ¼ cups hummus
1 cup chopped, seeded Roma tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumbers
½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
⅓ cup chopped red onion
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning together. Spread mixture onto the bottom of a round 10-inch dish. Spread hummus on top.
  • Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion together in a bowl; spread over the hummus. Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 306.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE DIP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup hummus
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, chopped
1/4 cup pimientos, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, Castelvetrano olives, pimientos, sour cream, parsley, garlic, 2 cups of the Monterey Jack and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Fold to combine. Spoon the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Cover and take to the party!

MEDITERRANEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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I created this recipe so I could serve house guests a fun appetizer. They loved it! It's now my potluck staple. -Denise Johanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups (6 dozen chips).

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 pita pocket halves
Cooking spray
1-3/4 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
5 pepperoncini, sliced
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut each pita half into three wedges; separate each wedge into two pieces. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spritz both sides of wedges with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. , Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, yogurt, oregano, coriander, pepper and remaining garlic powder. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate. Top with tomato, pepperoncini, olives, cucumber, feta cheese and parsley. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts :

MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT DIP



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I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once this platter is complete. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
4 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 drops liquid smoke, optional
Minced fresh parsley
Optional ingredients: Naan flatbread wedges or miniature pitas, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, julienned red pepper, baby carrots and Greek olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut eggplant crosswise into 1-in. slices; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top with onion and garlic cloves. Drizzle with oil., Roast until eggplant is very soft, 40-45 minutes, turning and stirring vegetables once. Cool slightly., Place eggplant mixture in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke., Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with flatbread and vegetables as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED DIP



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This quick and easy dip begins with purchased hummus. It's then flavored with the Mediterranean flavors of feta cheese, olives and lemon. -Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups roasted garlic hummus
3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup Greek olives, sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
Assorted fresh vegetables or baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Spread hummus onto a 12-in. round serving platter; top with roasted peppers., In a small bowl, combine the spinach, lemon juice, oil, basil and mint. Using a slotted spoon, spoon spinach mixture over peppers. Top with cheese, olives and onion. Serve with vegetables or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN CHIPS & DIP



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Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the oven slightly crisp and chewy. -Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
CHIPS:
4 whole pita breads
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the first seven ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth., For pita chips, cut each pita bread into eight wedges; place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Bake at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN ONION DIP



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A great dip full of flavor, especially for those that like garlic. Perfect dip or spread for flatbread, pitas, cut veggies, tortilla chips or regular potato chips.

Provided by karenh

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 roasted red pepper, diced
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup sour cream
10 pitted kalamata olives

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the garlic, red pepper, onion soup mix, feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and olives. Process until smooth and well blended. Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend flavors before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 315.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MEDITERRANEAN DIP



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This is a Trader Joe recipe. It is such a delicious dip! I took it to a party and everyone wanted a copy of the recipe. The recipe suggests layering the ingredients into a pie plate or something sized similar. I made the mistake of thinking that was too big for the dip and used a smaller serving dish. By the time I was finished layering the ingredients, it was too full! I served this dip with pita crackers from Trader Joes, but you could use your own favorite dippers. This recipe looks unusual but it is knock out.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces garlic hummus
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
1 cup feta, crumbled
6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (but RESERVE the liquid)
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
3/4 cup carrot, shredded
pita chips, 1-2 boxes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and hummus; mix well.
  • Spread into a pie plate or servewear of similar size.
  • Sprinkle olives, feta, artichoke hearts, green onions and carrot - adding each as a layer.
  • Drizzle with reserved artichoke marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 12 hours.
  • Serve with pita crackers.

7 LAYER MEDITERRANEAN DIP (WITH HUMMUS)



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This is a wonderful Greek-style layered dip with hummus as the base. It is a colorful and very tasty appetizer that always gets compliments. I often add a bit of chopped fresh parsley or oregano for added color.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 dip

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup prepared hummus
1 cup shredded mixed greens
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
pita bread

Steps:

  • Spread hummus on bottom of 9" pie plate or serving dish.
  • Layer with remaining ingredients.
  • Serve with pieces of pita bread or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.7, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 1899.2, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 17, Sugar 7.2, Protein 31.6

6-LAYER MEDITERRANEAN DIP



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Great dip to take to picnics and potlucks. I usually serve it with tortilla chips or wheat crackers.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups feta cheese, crumbled and DIVIDED
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon dried basil
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
1 large tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup of feta, milk and basil until well-blended. Spread in bottom of 9" pie plate.
  • Top with drained spinach, then tomato, then green onion, then black olives, then remaining feta cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour before serving.

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN:ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA DIP #3



Healthy Mediterranean:roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip #3 image

This is the third recipe of my feta dips that I have posted and I can't rank it which one is my favorite. They are all very good and very healthy. So you decide! ;)

Provided by Nadia Melkowits

Categories     Vegan

Time 10m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 red bell peppers
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup parsley
olive (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers.
  • Puree all ingredients including peppers in processor. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

SOUTHERN MEDITERRANEAN GOAT CHEESE SPREAD OR DIP



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This is my own creation inspired by, if not entirely true to, the cuisines of the Southern Mediterranean which I love. Use it as a dip, spread it on any type of toasted bread. I've used it on grilled steak to good advantage. You'll get 16 servings of 1 Tbsp each.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces goat cheese (chevre)
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, mint , cilantro leaves,snipped, 1/4 cup in total NOT each. * Please see below)
1 small shallot, minced
2 teaspoons finely shredded fresh lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl crumble goat cheese. Meanwhile in a small chilled bowl, whip cream until thickened only and stir into goat cheese.
  • Stir in herbs, shallot, lemon peel, and garlic. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Thin with additional cream, if desired. Serve on toasted pita wedges, Syrian bread or anything you wish.
  • * 1/4 cup in total. Mix the herb amounts to your preference but you might want to make the parsley the main herb with smaller amounts of the remaining 3.

MEDITERRANEAN PARTY DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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A great dip perfect for summer picnics or winter parties. If you don't have time to make your own pita chips, store bought ones would work, too. I know you enjoy this recipe!

Provided by Denise J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces low fat soft cream cheese (sometimes I use 12 oz if I want a thicker dip)
8 ounces plain yogurt, Greek yogurt is the best
1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tomatoes, chopped
5 pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1/2 cup sliced kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley
5 pita bread rounds, opened and cut into triangles
olive oil flavored cooking spray
garlic salt

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt, cream cheese and first 4 dried spices until well blended. Spread dip in shallow glass casserole dish or pie plate. Cover and let sit in refrigerator for a few hours if you can.
  • Carefully open the pita breads and cut into triangles, and place on two baking sheets spraying both sides with olive oil spray (or brush a small amt on each one) and lightly sprinkle with garlic salt. If the pita bread will not separate, then just cut them into the wedges and brush a small amount of olive oil onto each side instead of using the olive oil spray. Bake at 350 until just starting to brown on edges, about 10 minutes or so.
  • Peel and seed the cucumber (seed it by cutting lengthwise and running a spoon along the center). Chop finely and layer on top of dip. Follow with diced tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncinis and feta cheese. Top with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 654.1, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5.8

MEDITERRANEAN DIP WITH GARLIC PITA CHIPS



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This deliciously different dip is one of those recipes that's so good, you keep trying to find new ways to use it. The chunky, veggie-laden mixture of eggplant, onion and sweet peppers is terrific on pita chips as an appetizer, or served over pasta, chicken or fish as an entree.-Sarah Geary, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h35m

Yield 2-1/2 cups dip (30 chips).

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 medium eggplants, peeled
1 large sweet red pepper
1 large sweet yellow pepper
1 large red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons tomato paste
PITA CHIPS:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (12 ounces) whole pita breads

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplants, peppers and onion into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 400° for 40 minutes, stirring once. Stir in garlic; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool for 10 minutes. Place vegetables and tomato paste in a food processor; cover and process until desired consistency., For pita chips, in a small bowl, combine the oil, cheese, garlic and seasonings. Place pita breads on baking sheets; brush with half of oil mixture. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes. Turn over; brush with remaining mixture. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until crisp. Cut each pita into six wedges. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ATHENOS MEDITERRANEAN 7-LAYER DIP



ATHENOS Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip image

Whip up ATHENOS Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip for your family and friends. This Mediterranean 7-layer dip features feta, olives, hummus and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 5 chips each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (7 oz.) ATHENOS Original Hummus
1 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped red onions
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumbers
1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) ATHENOS Pita Chips Original

Steps:

  • Spread hummus onto plate.
  • Top with layers of all remaining ingredients except chips.
  • Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 3.8437 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

MEDITERRANEAN FETA DIP



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This is a yummy dip I found on the RR website. ;) Looking forward to trying this for a dinner party this weekend!

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled (plain or with Mediterranean herbs)
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
3 -4 sprigs oregano leaves, fresh stripped from stems
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 roasted red pepper, chopped, for garnish
1/2 cup kalamata olive, chopped, for garnish
2 English seedless cucumbers, Sliced for dipping (as many as needed)
lavash bread, for dipping (or other Crispy flat breads)
pita bread, sliced for dipping

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine feta, milk, walnuts, oregano, pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce until smooth and creamy.
  • Scoop the feta dip with a spatula from the processor into a serving bowl and garnish with red pepper and olives.
  • Serve with crispy flat breads, cut pitas and cucumbers for dipping.
  • Enjoy! ;).

MEDITERRANEAN DIP DUO



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Make and share this Mediterranean Dip Duo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tomsawyer

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 2 dips, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 medium cucumber
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 plum tomato
4 ounces olives, ripe (also to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon italian seasoning, any kind
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces hummus
baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Place cucumber, onion, tomato and olives in bowl.
  • Stir in olive oil, garlic press and seasoning mix.
  • Gently stir in feta cheese.
  • Hummus dip: Whisk sour cream and hummus.
  • Serve in separate bowls and serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 846.1, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 11.5

SIX-LAYER MEDITERRANEAN DIP



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Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ozs hummus (prepared)
114 cups plain yogurt (divided)
12 tsp cumin
14 tsp garlic powder
14 tsp salt
1 tsp lime juice (lemon)
1 cup tomato (seeded and chopped)
1 avocado (ripe, seeded and chopped)
12 cup cucumber (peeled and chopped)
salt
ground pepper
4-6 ozs feta cheese (crumbled)
2 tbsps kalamata olives (minced)

Steps:

  • 1 First, strain the yogurt by putting cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter in the bottom of a strainer and pour in all the yogurt but 1/4 cup (reserve for later); let it strain for a couple of hours to thicken it up, or overnight (in the fridge) to make thicker "yogurt cheese" (I prefer it just for a couple of hours; you could also substitute sour cream for the yogurt, if you like). 2 Combine the reserved 1/4 cup of un-strained yogurt with the prepared hummus, then spread mixture on the bottom of a 9 inch pie dish. 3 Combine remaining strained yogurt and cumin and spread over the hummus layer. 4 Toss together the garlic powder, salt, lemon/lime juice, chopped tomatoes, and avocado, then spread over the yogurt layer. 5 Add a layer of the cucumbers and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. 6 Add a layer of feta, then finish it all off with olives. 7 Let chill for an hour before serving with pita chips (artichoke hearts are a good addition to this recipe, as well.).

MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT DIP



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Categories     easy, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 15 to 20 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds eggplant
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, pressed
1/4 cup tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 ounces peeled, chopped tomatoes (about 1 cup)
1/2 pound green and/or red peppers, diced
8 scallions, sliced, or about 1 cup
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt or 1 tablespoon spiced salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spear the eggplants several times with a knife, so that they will not explode in the oven. Bake them for 25 to 35 minutes or until a knife goes into them with no resistance.
  • Slice the eggplants in half. With a spoon, remove the eggplant flesh from the skin. (It is easiest to do while the eggplant is still hot; wear a rubber glove.) Purée the eggplant.
  • When the purée has cooled, add all the remaining ingredients, reserving a little parsley and diced peppers for garnishing.
  • Taste for salt; add more if necessary.
  • Serve with fresh or toasted wedges of pita bread and leaves of curly lettuce or chicory.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 41, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

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