Traditional Abugannuş Mezze
A delicious Antakya mezze where roasted eggplants and peppers meet fresh vegetables and olive oil.
Easy · 45 min
A refreshing meze where pan-caramelized carrots meet walnuts and fresh herbs.

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Grate the carrots and sauté them in a pan with olive oil for 10 minutes until soft.
Transfer the sautéed carrots to a bowl and let them cool down.
Add crushed walnuts, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and lemon juice.
Add finely chopped dill and mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Place on a serving plate and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Note. Adding a teaspoon of sugar while sautéing the carrots enhances the caramelization.
Sautéing is recommended for deeper flavor, but you can boil them if preferred.
It stays fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
A delicious Antakya mezze where roasted eggplants and peppers meet fresh vegetables and olive oil.
Easy · 45 min
An essential mezze from Antakya cuisine, prepared with the refreshing aroma of fresh za'atar.
Easy · 15 min