Pine Forest Winter Mezze (Print Version)

A seasonal mezze featuring earthy roasted veggies, creamy herbed yogurt, marinated mushrooms, and pine nut tapenade.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Vegetables

01 - 2 small beets, peeled and cut into wedges
02 - 1 small fennel bulb, sliced
03 - 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
06 - 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

→ Herbed Labneh

07 - 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Marinated Mushrooms

12 - 1 cup cremini mushrooms, quartered
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pine Nut & Olive Tapenade

18 - 1/3 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
19 - 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
20 - 1 tbsp capers, rinsed
21 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
22 - 2 tsp lemon zest
23 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Accompaniments

24 - 1 cup baby carrots, raw
25 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions
26 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
27 - 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
28 - 1/2 cup assorted crackers or flatbreads
29 - Sprigs of fresh rosemary and pine, for garnish (not for consumption)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss beets, fennel, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through until tender and golden. Allow to cool.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped parsley, and salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth and spoon into a serving dish. Optionally drizzle with olive oil.
03 - In a bowl, mix cremini mushrooms with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
04 - Combine chopped green olives, toasted pine nuts, rinsed capers, parsley, lemon zest, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
05 - Arrange roasted vegetables, herbed labneh, marinated mushrooms, tapenade, raw baby carrots, pickled red onions, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and crackers on a large wooden board. Garnish with fresh rosemary and pine sprigs, taking care that pine is for decoration only.
06 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors freely for a festive experience.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Robust flavors inspired by pine forest
  • Perfect for cozy gatherings
02 -
  • For a vegan board substitute plant-based yogurt for labneh
  • Add smoked cheese or charcuterie for non-vegetarian guests
03 -
  • If vegan substitute plant-based yogurt
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor
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