Moroccan Tent Appetizer Platter (Print Version)

Colorful spread of spiced dips, fresh vegetables, and warm flatbreads in a festive Moroccan style.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small cucumber, sliced lengthwise
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced

→ Flatbreads

08 - 4 large pita breads or Moroccan msemen, cut into triangles

→ Spiced Dips

09 - 1 cup hummus
10 - 1 cup roasted red pepper muhammara
11 - 1 cup baba ganoush

→ Toppings & Garnishes

12 - ¼ cup pitted green olives
13 - ¼ cup pitted black olives
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
17 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare all vegetables as described and arrange them in pointed, triangular clusters on a large serving platter to resemble a tent canopy, alternating colors for a visually appealing display.
02 - Lightly warm pita breads or msemen in a dry skillet or oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into triangles and fan them out at the base of the vegetable arrangement.
03 - Spoon the hummus, muhammara, and baba ganoush into small bowls. Sprinkle each with ground cumin, smoked paprika, and toasted sesame seeds. Position the bowls at the center base of the tent-like arrangement.
04 - Garnish the platter with pitted green and black olives and sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over the arrangement for a festive finish.
05 - Present immediately, inviting guests to dip and combine as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like showstopping restaurant-quality work but takes barely half an hour, which means you can actually enjoy hosting instead of stressing in the kitchen.
  • Everything is served cold or at room temperature, so you can prep it an hour ahead and just pull it out when guests arrive.
  • The tent shape gets people talking and naturally draws them to gather around it, creating that moment where food becomes the centerpiece of connection.
02 -
  • Pat your vegetables completely dry before arranging them, because water will make everything wilt and lose its crisp appeal within an hour.
  • Warm the bread right before serving rather than hours ahead, because cold bread loses its flexibility and won't fan properly.
03 -
  • If you want extra flair without extra work, add roasted chickpeas or marinated feta cubes—they add protein and visual interest without requiring any real cooking.
  • Swap in any fresh vegetables that are beautiful right now: snap peas, blanched green beans, or even thinly sliced fennel create variations that keep the platter feeling seasonal and fresh.
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