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Chickpea Fatteh

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A vibrant and satisfying dish that beautifully marries crispy pita, creamy yogurt, and earthy chickpeas.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces pita breads (split if using pockets)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces, drained with liquid reserved)
  • 1/2 cup chickpea liquid or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups yogurt (or unsweetened plant-based yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed, or as needed)
  • Water (as needed to loosen the yogurt sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter, or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or slivered almonds or pistachios or cashews
  • Fresh parsley or fresh mint (optional to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the split pita breads on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle them with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bake in the oven until golden and crispy, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. While the pita crisps up, let’s get those chickpeas ready! In a small pot, combine the drained chickpeas with 1/2 cup of reserved chickpea liquid (or water), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix together 1.5 cups of yogurt (or plant-based yogurt), 2 tablespoons of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 crushed clove of garlic. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, adding water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  4. In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee (or butter) over medium heat. Add your choice of nuts—pine nuts, slivered almonds, pistachios, or cashews—and toast for about 3-5 minutes until golden.
  5. On a large platter or individual plates, start by laying down a generous layer of the toasted pita. Spoon over the warm chickpea mixture, followed by a drizzle of the creamy yogurt sauce. Finally, sprinkle the toasted nuts on top, and if you’re feeling fancy, garnish with fresh parsley or mint.

Notes

For best results, store components separately and assemble before serving. Feel free to customize toppings and spices.

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