# Ingredient List:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 2 small beets, peeled and cut into wedges
02 - 1 small fennel bulb, sliced
03 - 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Ground black pepper, to taste
07 - 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
→ Herbed Labneh
08 - 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Marinated Mushrooms
13 - 1 cup cremini mushrooms, quartered
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
18 - Salt, to taste
19 - Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Pine Nut & Olive Tapenade
20 - 1/3 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
21 - 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
22 - 1 tbsp capers, rinsed
23 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
24 - 2 tsp lemon zest
25 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Accompaniments
26 - 1 cup baby carrots, raw
27 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions
28 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
29 - 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
30 - 1/2 cup assorted crackers or flatbreads
31 - Sprigs of fresh rosemary and pine, for garnish (not to be eaten)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss beets, fennel, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, turning once until tender and golden. Remove and let cool.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, parsley, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and transfer to a serving dish. Optionally drizzle with olive oil.
03 - In a bowl, mix cremini mushrooms, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 20 minutes to absorb flavors.
04 - Stir together chopped olives, toasted pine nuts, capers, parsley, lemon zest, and olive oil until well combined.
05 - Arrange roasted vegetables, herbed labneh, marinated mushrooms, tapenade, raw baby carrots, pickled red onions, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and crackers on a large wooden platter. Garnish with fresh rosemary and pine sprigs for a forest effect, ensuring pine is only decorative.
06 - Serve immediately, encouraging guests to explore and combine flavors creatively.
