Seven Layer Mediterranean Dip With Rosemary Butter Flatbread

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Seven Layer Mediterranean Dip With Rosemary Butter Flatbread
60 min.
20
224kcal

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with this delectable Seven Layer Mediterranean Dip with Rosemary Butter Flatbread. Perfect for gatherings, this vegetarian delight is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that promises to impress your guests. With a beautiful array of colors and textures, each bite offers a mouthwatering medley of tastes, from the zesty lemon hummus to the briny kalamata olive tapenade.

At the core of this dish lies a bed of Wild Mushroom Couscous, cooked to perfection and infused with earthy mushrooms and aromatic rosemary. This is then followed by layers of Spicy Lemon Hummus, Kalamata Olive Tapenade, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh parsley, each contributing to the dish's rich tapestry of flavors. The crowning glory is the Feta Cheese layer, adding a creamy, tangy contrast to the dish's Mediterranean palette.

Accompanying this epicurean exploration is the Flatbread with Rosemary Butter, a simple yet exquisite creation. The flatbread is brushed with a fragrant blend of melted butter and rosemary, then briefly baked to achieve a crisp, buttery texture that's the perfect vehicle for scooping up the dip.

This recipe, which serves 20, can be ready in just 60 minutes, making it an excellent choice for entertaining. Each serving contains approximately 224 calories, ensuring it's a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a more formal event, this Seven Layer Mediterranean Dip with Rosemary Butter Flatbread is sure to be a hit. It's the perfect appetizer to enjoy with friends and family, offering a taste of the Mediterranean that's as delightful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves minced
  • cup couscous plain cooked
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  •  flat parsely prepared
  • teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh
  • teaspoons rosemary leaves fresh
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion diced
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • 20 servings pepper fresh black
  • cup kalamata olives pitted
  • ounces optional: lemon prepared
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 12 ounce marinated artichoke drained chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • tablespoon oregano 
  • cup parsley minced
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  • cup pinenuts 
  •  mushroom caps chopped
  • ounces sun-dried olives drained chopped
  • medium tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Prepare the Wild Mushroom Couscous.Cook 1 cup of plain couscous according to package directions and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.
  3. Pour into couscous and add the next 5 ingredients, stirring to mix well.Line a nine-inch glass pie plate with the wild mushroom couscous.Prepare the Spicy Lemon Hummus.Stir the ground cumin and black pepper into the prepared lemon hummus.
  4. Spread the spicy lemon hummus on top of the couscous mixture.Prepare the Kalamata Olive Tapenade.Mince garlic in food processor and then add the next seven ingredients.Slowly add the olive oil while the blade is running. Process until smooth.
  5. Spread one cup of the tapenade over the hummus layer. (The recipe will make slightly more tapenade than you need).Arrange chopped artichoke hearts as the next layer, followed in turn by layers of feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, and parsley.
  6. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.Prepare the Flatbread with Rosemary Butter.Stir rosemary into the melted butter and brush on the flatbread.
  7. Heat on baking tray in 350 degree oven for one to two minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein9.51%
Fat63.34%
Carbs27.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.63
Glycemic Load
7.63
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.228260822918%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.5mg
Hesperetin
3.38mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
6.47mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.53mg
Quercetin
0.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.85kcal
11.19%
Fat:16.5g
25.38%
Saturated Fat:3.58g
22.38%
Carbohydrates:15.91g
5.3%
Net Carbohydrates:13.13g
4.78%
Sugar:3.45g
3.83%
Cholesterol:13.1mg
4.37%
Sodium:372.43mg
16.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.57g
11.14%
Vitamin K:66.46µg
63.3%
Manganese:0.98mg
49.07%
Vitamin C:18.86mg
22.86%
Vitamin A:742.35IU
14.85%
Phosphorus:132.26mg
13.23%
Copper:0.25mg
12.65%
Vitamin E:1.88mg
12.55%
Iron:2.05mg
11.37%
Magnesium:45.27mg
11.32%
Fiber:2.78g
11.12%
Potassium:361.77mg
10.34%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.25%
Calcium:98.19mg
9.82%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.56%
Zinc:1.22mg
8.12%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.91%
Selenium:4.63µg
6.61%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.33%
Folate:24.51µg
6.13%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.25%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.23%
Source:Food.com