INSTANT MEZZE PLATTER

Instant Mezze Platter image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the grill
8 ounces haloumi cheese, sliced about 1 inch thick
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
One 8-ounce container stuffed grape leaves
One 8-ounce container hummus
One 8-ounce container tzatziki sauce
1 cup whole pickled pepperoncini, drained
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained
Lavash or pita, for serving

Steps:

Mix the beef with the cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic, onions, egg and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley in a medium bowl until combined. Shape the beef mixture into 12 small, oval patties.
Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
Brush the grill grates with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the beef patties on the grill. Cook until they are firm and have grill marks, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Brush the halloumi with some olive oil. Place on the grill and cook until grilled marked and browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, vinegar, remaining tablespoon parsley, remaining tablespoon olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
On a large platter, arrange the tomato salad, grilled beef patties, grilled halloumi, grape leaves, hummus, tzatziki, pepperoncini and olives. Serve with the lavash or pita.