Eshke Mezze

Ingredients

• 2 cups strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 1 cup crushed walnuts
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Place the strained yogurt in a deep bowl and whisk until smooth.

2. 2

   Add the crushed garlic, salt, and half of the crushed walnuts, then mix well.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil slightly in a separate pan, add the red pepper flakes, and remove from heat.

4. 4

   Spread the yogurt mixture onto a serving plate and make a slight indentation with the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Drizzle the prepared chili oil and pomegranate molasses over the yogurt.

6. 6

   Garnish with the remaining walnuts and fresh mint leaves before serving.

Note. Leaving some of the walnuts slightly chunky adds a pleasant texture to the mezze.