Moroccan Tent Appetizer Platter (Printable)

Colorful vegetable and spiced dip platter with flatbreads arranged in a festive Moroccan style.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
17 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tent structure turns a simple vegetable platter into something Instagram-worthy without requiring any special skills.
  • All the prep happens cold, so you can make it hours ahead and barely lift a finger right before guests arrive.
  • Everyone gets to dip and combine flavors exactly how they like it, which means nobody leaves hungry or disappointed.
02 -
  • Slice your vegetables no more than a few hours ahead; they'll start to wilt and lose their crunch if left longer, which breaks the magic of the presentation.
  • Warm your breads right before serving, and arrange them last—they'll stay softer and warmer this way, and guests will actually want to eat them instead of just admiring them.
03 -
  • Make your dips the night before; they actually taste better when the flavors have time to settle and get to know each other.
  • Arrange everything except the herbs and spice garnish an hour or two ahead, then finish those touches right before serving so they look fresh and intentional.
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