Moroccan Tent Appetizer Platter (Printable)

A vibrant Moroccan-style spread with spiced dips, fresh vegetables, and warm flatbreads presented in a tent shape.

# 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 - Slice and arrange all vegetables in pointed, triangular groupings on a large serving platter to create a tent-like canopy, alternating colors for visual impact.
02 - Heat pita bread or msemen lightly in a dry skillet or oven for 2 to 3 minutes, then cut into triangles and fan out at the base of the vegetable canopy.
03 - Spoon hummus, muhammara, and baba ganoush into separate small bowls. Sprinkle each with ground cumin, smoked paprika, and toasted sesame seeds, then position them centrally at the base of the arrangement.
04 - Scatter pitted green and black olives over the dips and vegetables, then sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley on top to enhance freshness and presentation.
05 - Present immediately, inviting guests to dip and combine flavors as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent all day in the kitchen when it actually takes less than an hour.
  • Your guests can graze and mix flavors however they want—no plating required from you.
  • Naturally vegetarian and easily customizable for dietary needs without feeling like an afterthought.
02 -
  • Slice your vegetables just before assembly—they'll stay crisp and vibrant instead of weeping liquid into the platter.
  • The dips are what tie this together; don't use tired store-bought versions if you can help it, or at least add your own spice and garnish to elevate them.
03 -
  • Assemble this no more than 30 minutes before serving to keep vegetables crisp and the visual impact strong.
  • Set up your dips and bread first as the base, then build your vegetable tent on top—it's easier to position vegetables when you know where they need to frame.
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