5 from 14 votes
Easy Fatteh with Chickpeas and Crispy Pita
Easy Fatteh with Chickpeas and Crispy Pita layers cumin-simmered chickpeas with crispy toasted pita pieces and a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with tahini, lemon, and garlic. Toasted slivered almonds and fresh parsley add crunch and brightness to this Middle Eastern-inspired dish. The combination offers a mix of textures from soft chickpeas to crisp pita and a tangy smooth sauce that ties the components together.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
360 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz.
- 1½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Crispy Pita
- 3 pita bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Yogurt Sauce
- 1½ cups yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- ¼ cup almonds slivered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the chickpeas:
- In a saucepan, combine the canned chickpeas with water and add cumin. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the chickpeas to absorb the flavors of the cumin. Once cooked, drain the chickpeas and set them aside.
Cup of Yum
Toast the pitas:
- Tear the pita bread into bite-sized pieces. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and toast the pita pieces until golden and crispy. Alternatively, you can toast them in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 to 8 minutes (keep an eye so they won't burn). If toasting in the oven or the air fryer, make sure to arrange them in one single layer.
Prepare the yogurt sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt with tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until the ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Toast the slivered almonds:
- In a small skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them as they can quickly burn.
Assemble:
- Start by arranging the crispy pita chips in a single layer on a serving platter or individual plates. Next, spoon the spiced chickpeas over the pita chips, distributing them evenly. Then, drizzle the garlicky yogurt sauce generously over the chickpeas and pita chips. Finally, sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the top for added crunch and flavor.
- Finish the fatteh by garnishing it with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve the fatteh immediately while it's still warm.
Notes
- Toast fresh pita pieces until golden and crispy to enhance texture and flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier garlic sauce consistency.
- Sprinkle sumac or paprika over the finished dish for added flavor and color.
- Simmer chickpeas with spices to let them absorb flavor fully.
- Garnish generously with fresh herbs like parsley or mint to add brightness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
273mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
98IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.