How to make Chickpea Fatteh (A Lebanese Classic)

This traditional Lebanese Chickpea Fatteh is a delicious and comforting dish that highlights the rich flavours of Souriani olive oil and the fresh, wholesome ingredients typical of Lebanese cuisine. The combination of crispy pita, creamy yogurt sauce, and tender chickpeas makes it a delightful and satisfying meal.

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Chickpea Fatteh (Fattet Hummus) with Souriani Olive Oil 

Ingredients:

Base:

•  2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
• 2 pita breads, torn into pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup plain yoghourt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 50 ml Souriani Lebanese olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 50 ml Souriani olive oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pita Bread:

•  Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Spread the torn pita pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with a little Souriani olive oil.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pita pieces are crispy and golden brown.

2. Make the Yoghourt Sauce:

• In a bowl, mix the yoghurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, 50 ml Souriani olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

3. Assemble the Fatteh:

• Spread the crispy pita pieces in an even layer on a serving dish.
• Top with the cooked chickpeas.

4. Add the Yogurt Sauce:

• Pour the yoghurt sauce evenly over the chickpeas and pita pieces.

5. Prepare the Toppings:

• In a small pan, heat the remaining 50 ml of Souriani olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.

6. Finish and Serve:

• Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, ground cumin, and paprika over the yogurt sauce.
• Drizzle with a bit more Souriani olive oil for extra flavour.
• Serve immediately, enjoying the combination of textures and flavours.

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This dish is best served immediately to fully experience the contrast between the warm, crispy pita and the cool, creamy yoghurt. It's a lovely vegetarian dish to share with family and friends, providing a taste of Lebanese culture with each bite. Enjoy Chickpea Fatteh as a cosy lunch or as part of a bigger Mediterranean spread—it will be a memorable centrepiece that is both simple to prepare and flavourful.

Allow this recipe to remind you of the satisfaction of using simple, honest ingredients and elevating them with excellent touches, such as the Souriani olive oil.

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