Clean Monday Appetizers

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Another perspective on serving during Lent comes in the form of appetizers, giving us a new outlook on how we see our table. Spreads like taramasalata, oil-free agioritiki melitzanosalata, and even guacamole find their way as a base in Arabic pitas, which are cut and rolled into cones. Inside the cones, we can create combinations such as octopus salad, grilled vegetables, boiled shrimp, potato salad, grilled mushrooms, steamed mussels, and whatever else is on your Clean Monday table. Add salad, even shiny quince, and create individual plates or even a platter if you are hosting a buffet.
It's also a great idea to use any leftovers from the table the next day when there will be many small plates and appetizers in small quantities.
Additionally, instead of Arabic pitas, you can make canapes with lavash bread. Cut the lavash bread in half and let your imagination improvise. Even small pockets filled with lavash bread in the middle would be a great idea!