Lebanese Fattet Hummus with Pita and Pine Nuts

Name: Lebanese Fattet Hummus with Pita and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas; 1/3 cup tahini; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic; Salt; Water; 3 large pita breads; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1 clove garlic; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Salt; ¼ cup pine nuts; 2 tbsp ghee or butter; Fresh parsley

Creamy, Crunchy, and Nutty

A traditional Lebanese breakfast dish combining creamy hummus, crunchy pita bread, and toasted pine nuts for a delightful start to your day.

1 h 25 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Hummus

1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas

rinsed and drained

1/3 cup tahini

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic

minced

Salt

to taste

Water

as needed for texture

For the Pita Chips

3 large pita breads

cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt

to taste

For the Yogurt Sauce

2 cups plain yogurt

1 clove garlic

minced

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Salt

to taste

For the Topping

¼ cup pine nuts

2 tbsp ghee or butter

Fresh parsley

chopped

Preparation

Preparing the Hummus

Combine Ingredients

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.

Blend Smooth

Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.

Let It Rest

Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Making the Pita Chips

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Toss Pita Pieces

Toss pita pieces with olive oil and salt.

Bake

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until crispy and golden.

Ensure the pita chips don't overlap when baking to achieve an even crunch. You can also sprinkle a bit of sumac on the pita chips before baking for an extra layer of flavor.

Cooking Process

Toast Pine Nuts

In a small pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Mix Yogurt Sauce

In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.

Layer the Dish

In a serving dish, spread hummus, top with yogurt sauce, then pita chips. Finally, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and parsley.

Plating & Serving