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Chickpea Fatteh

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Chickpea Fatteh combines crispy pita, spiced chickpeas, and creamy yogurt for a delicious Middle Eastern comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces pita breads (split if using pockets)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for pita)
  • 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces, drained, with liquid reserved)
  • 1/2 cup chickpea liquid or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for chickpeas)
  • 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, butter, or olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, slivered almonds, pistachios, or cashews (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley or mint (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Split the pita breads if they’re pocket-style, and brush them lightly with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Arrange them on a baking sheet, and toast the pita in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  2. Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add ghee or butter (or olive oil if you prefer). Once hot, throw in the drained chickpeas, along with the chickpea liquid, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, ground cumin, and black pepper. Sauté the mixture for about 5 minutes until the chickpeas are warmed through and infused with flavor.
  3. Whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and crushed garlic. If the mixture feels too thick, add a little water, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve your desired consistency.
  4. Layer the crispy pita breads at the bottom of a large serving platter. Pour the warm chickpea mixture over the pita, allowing the excess liquid to soak in. Drizzle a generous amount of the creamy yogurt sauce on top.
  5. Toast your choice of nuts in a dry skillet until golden. Sprinkle them on top of the yogurt layer along with either fresh parsley or mint for a fragrant finish.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The flavors actually get better the next day! Adjust spices to your taste.

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