1. combine everything up to walnut & panko in the blender

2. toast walnuts in a pan 3 minutes. add panko and toast for 3 more minutes. add the mixture to the blender

3. process until chunky/smooth. top portions with olive oil, pomegranate, walnut and mint if making special mezze platter. no toppings for 12 ounce containers or mezze bowl

4. edited 11/24/25. lemon juice and agave subbed for pomegranate molasses. paprik and cayenne subbed for aleppo pepper

5. edited 7/25/26 removed pomegranate seeds, wlanuts, mint leaves and olive oil garnish that was used for dinner event