🥙 Fatteh Recipe – Lebanese Chickpeas, Crispy Pita, and Creamy Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

A comforting, layered Middle Eastern dish featuring spiced chickpeas, crunchy pita chips, and a tangy, garlicky yogurt-tahini drizzle.

Fatteh Recipe (Lebanese)

A traditional Middle Eastern dish. 

Ingredients:

• 1 can (400g) chickpeas (or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas)

• 4-5 pita bread pieces, torn into bite-sized pieces

• 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably full-fat)

• 2-3 tablespoons tahini

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

• ½ teaspoon cumin (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pita Bread:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the torn pita bread pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Chickpeas:

   • If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them. In a small saucepan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the chickpeas for 2-3 minutes, adding a pinch of cumin, salt, and pepper to season. If you like, you can lightly mash some of the chickpeas for texture.

3. Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:

   • In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the Fatteh:

   • In a large serving dish, layer the crispy pita bread at the bottom. Top with the sautéed chickpeas. Drizzle the yogurt-tahini mixture over the top of the chickpeas.

5. Garnish:

   • Toast the pine nuts in a small pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Sprinkle them over the fatteh, along with a drizzle of olive oil.

6. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh parsley and a little extra cumin, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. It’s perfect as a mezze, for breakfast, or as a light lunch.