A Middle Eastern Party Feast has 5 vegan recipes and all the extras to throw a fun, interactive, build your own flatbread party for your foodie guests. Huge Crowd Pleaser!
The best part about this party idea is that your guests get to participate in this very fun and interactive activity of topping their own flat breads to their own liking.
Menu Ideas
- Super Crispy Falafel Bites
- Better than Store Bought Red Pepper Hummus
- Middle Eastern Rice and Lentils (Mujadara)
- Traditional Baba Ghanoush
- Easy Tabbouleh Lebanese Salad
In addition, we also suggest having a tray of freshly sliced vegetables for building your flat breads and dipping into the Better than Store Bought Red Pepper Hummus and Traditional Baba Ghanoush.
Mixed olives and also pickled Lebanese vegetables are nice addition as well. We also stir fried a little okra with cumin and garlic and crispy roasted cauliflower bites with a little drizzle of EVOO and sumac and it was sublime.
It is not required for you to have flatbreads as big as your head but it sure is fun for guests to bread and pull apart. You can also use smaller pita breads or gluten-free flatbreads/wraps.
Vegan Party Food
It really simple to throw together and so much cheaper than planning a meal with animal based proteins. You can make this feast gluten-free by using gluten-free flatbreads and also replacing the bulgar wheat in the tabbouli with quinoa instead. In addition, all these recipes are egg-free and dairy-free too.
The beauty of this Party Feast is that you can make everything in advance of your guests arriving. You can enjoy your guests instead of slaving away in the kitchen. This is also a fun idea for a picnic, camping or tail gaiting as it is easily portable. This Middle Eastern Party Feast will feed about 8 people for dinner.
More Fun Party ideas to feed a crowd
Beef Empanadas and Spicy 5 Minute Chimichurri Sauce
Middle Eastern Ground Lamb Kabobs with all the fixings from above
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Tamara Andersen says
You are so clever! I love this party feast idea, and every single vegan recipe looks and sounds fantastic. Next time we entertain vegan friends (many among our academic friends), this will be the menu!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Tamara. Hosting a Middle Eastern party is always a fun option. If you are hosting those with special food requirements it can be easily adjusted and everyone loves the interaction with food. Stay well and take care
Eha Carr says
Oh, what can I say but that I myself love going to gatherings where I can help myself to exactly what I want without explanations or eating some offerings out of courtesy ! I just love your offerings since I live on such food and have for most of my life ! Make hummus weekly, often roll falafel and have made mujadarra forever since a fairy godmother married to a Lebanese taught me the way ! To anyone reading this : if you learn to prepare this platter you will be the hostess-with-the-mostest forever . . .
HWC Magazine says
We are so happy to hear this Eha. Thank you very much. This little Middle Eastern spread is so much fun, even if it is for a small gathering or even for one. Leftovers are delicious and even better the next day. Stay well and take care
Sandra Shaffer says
Perfect menu to share with friends! Gather around and dive in this yummy feast!
Juliana says
Oh Bobbi, this is a fun way to have a party, let the guests work a little...and they can mix and match according to their taste...this is fantastic...thank you so much for the inspiration!
Have a wonderful week 🙂
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
I'm all for this kid of party! Mezze are just a perfect way to entertain. My favorite meals in Israel always started with so many of these. Drooling!
anupama (MGGK) says
Middle Eastern Party Feast is just so yum. I am loving your spread, Bobbi. Those crispy falafels look so mouth-watering good. I wish I could grab a few of them right away.
HWC Magazine says
Come on over Gigi! The more the merrier! Wishing you a super weekend!
kitchenriffs says
Oh, yum! So MUCH GOOD STUFF here! Love Middle Eastern flavors -- this looks wonderful. Thanks.
HWC Magazine says
Thanks John. Wishing you a super weekend!
Liz Weber Berg says
Yes, I'm with Monica! I host dinner club this fall and now I'm thinking a Middle Eastern theme would be fabulous. But I'm not waiting to try your hummus 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Thanks Liz. Dinner club sounds fun and when you can make everything and clean up the mess before your guests arrive that is the perfect solution. Take care
Monica M. says
I love a good theme for dinner and the more hands-on, interactive, the better. It always makes for such a fun atmosphere. I love these ideas for a middle eastern feast, something I hadn't thought of before. And doing dinners based on different international cuisines is such a great way to try something new.
HWC Magazine says
We do too! Everyone always loves playing with their food...and creating their own little master piece. Raclette gatherings, Thai nights and Spanish Tapas and Tinis (martinis) are also some fun events that our friends enjoy too. However, a Middle Eastern Feast is always a winner when you also need to cater to your friends with any dietary issues...
Robyn Gleason says
Let's try to see if my comment will go through today! This looks so delicious, Bobbi, and I love that you share your knowledge of world cuisine with us. Each time I visit your blog I learn something new - even after 4 years 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Yeah! Your comment went through. Can you believe it has already been 4 years? Simply Fresh Dinners will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Take Care