Chickpea Fatteh

Name: Chickpea Fatteh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 pockets pita bread, cut in pieces; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A classic layered dish of crispy toasted pita, warm seasoned chickpeas, garlic yogurt sauce, and toasted pine nuts.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Middle EasternLunchStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 pockets pita bread, cut in pieces
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cans canned chickpeas, drained
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 pockets cut in pieces pita bread and fry for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
3

In a small saucepan, warm 2 cans drained canned chickpeas and 1 tsp ground cumin over medium heat for 3 minutes.
4

In a bowl, whisk 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp salt until smooth.
5

In a small pan, toast 1/4 cup pine nuts over medium heat for 2 minutes until golden.
6

Layer the crispy pita on a platter, top with warm chickpeas, cover with the yogurt sauce, and garnish with pine nuts and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

Questions

Can I make Chickpea Fatteh dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Chickpea Fatteh gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 pockets pita bread, cut in pieces. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chickpea Fatteh keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Chickpea Fatteh?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew) side
Israeli Salad salad
Ash-e Reshteh soup
Jallab drink

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