Bring out the Middle Eastern flavours in your toddler’s plate with Selection of Syrian Mezes for Toddlers - the perfect accompaniment to any summer lunch! This blog, brought to you by Toddler Recipes Australia, will provide you with an array of sumptuous Syrian mezes that will keep your toddler’s taste buds entertained. From Healthy Hummus Salad to Tabbouleh and Baked Falafel, there’s something for everyone to enjoy - so browse the recipes and bring the exotic flavours of Syria to your family’s table!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Appetizer, Syrian Mezes
• Calories: 600
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 24g
• Fat: 40g
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of long grain white rice
• 5 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup of kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup of walnut pieces
• 1/2 cup of cooked garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175 °C).
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add three tablespoons of the olive oil and heat until hot.
4. Add the onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Add cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and chili powder and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Add the canned crushed tomatoes and broth and bring to a low simmer.
8. Stir in the cooked rice and remove from heat.
9. Add the parsley, mint, and cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil with the olives, walnuts, garbanzo beans, feta cheese, and parsley.
11. Mix to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Transfer the rice mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the olive and feta mixture.
13. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
14. Enjoy!

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Recommended Sides

• Pita bread
• Hummus
• Yogurt dip