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Fatteh (Crispy Pita Hummus and Yogurt)

Fatteh is a popular, classic Middle Eastern casserole made with garlicky hummus and yogurt dip, toasted pita, and crunchy pine nuts.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 552 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Crispy Pita
  • 3 pita breads about 7 ounces total
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Topping
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 2 lemons (1/4 cup juice and 2 tsp zest)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Hummus
  • 3 3/4 cups cooked chickpeas three 15.5 oz cans, drained
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 cloves garlic slightly crushed (See Note 1)
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1/2 cup Tahini
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 tsp sumac

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat liner. Set aside.
  2. Add chickpeas to a saucepan and cover with 2 1/2 cups water, cumin and slightly crushed garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer; cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  3. Tear the pita into 1-inch pieces and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, cumin and salt and toss to combine. Spread on lined baking tray and toast in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. In a small bowl, add and stir together parsley, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  5. In a small skillet over low heat, gently dry toast the pine nuts until golden brown. Set aside.
  6. Transfer 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas to a food processor. Add cooked garlic cloves, 7 tablespoons of cooking liquid, lemon juice, yogurt, tahini and salt. Puree until smooth.
Assembly
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  1. To a large mixing bowl, add half of the toasted pita, 1/2 the pine nuts, 2/3 remaining warm chickpeas, and pureed hummus mixture. Gently toss to coat and combine.
  2. Spoon into a 9x13" or 8x8" dish with sides (for a deeper fatteh hummus). Top with remaining pita chips, remaining chickpeas, remaining pine nuts.
  3. Spoon the parsley oil over the top and sprinkle with sumac. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use the side of a chef's knife or garlic press to lightly crush the garlic cloves.
  • Recipe adapted from Falastin.

Nutrition Information

Calories 552kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 862mg (36%) Potassium 618mg (18%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 506IU (10%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 552

% Daily Value*

Calories 552kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 862mg 36%
Potassium 618mg 13%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 506IU 10%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.