MIDDLE EASTERN MEZZE PLATE

Middle Eastern Mezze Plate image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 10-ounce package couscous (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups frozen shelled edamame
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup hummus, preferably roasted red pepper-flavored
8 stuffed grape leaves (from the deli counter)
1/4 cup jarred Peppadew peppers, halved
2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted

Steps:

Soak the red onion in a bowl of ice water until ready to use. Cook the couscous as the label directs.
Meanwhile, cook the edamame as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss the edamame, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Drain the red onion and squeeze dry. Add the couscous and red onion to the bowl with the edamame mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and serve with the hummus, stuffed grape leaves, Peppadew peppers and pita wedges.