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Lebanese Fattet Hummus with Pita and Pine Nuts

Name: Lebanese Fattet Hummus with Pita and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 113 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 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; 3 large pita breads, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, to taste; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Salt, to taste; ¼ cup pine nuts; 2 tbsp ghee or butter; Fresh parsley, chopped

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

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 22, 2025

Lebanese Fattet Hummus with Pita and Pine Nuts — Breakfast served and photographed from above

Prep

28 min

Cook

1 h 25 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Hummus

For the Pita Chips

For the Yogurt Sauce

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 19 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Fat: 36.5 g
Fiber: 8.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2400 kcal
Protein: 76 g
Carbs: 190 g
Fat: 146 g
Fiber: 33 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained	360	19	60	6	17
1/3 cup tahini	550	16	16	48	9
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice	8	0	3	0	0
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0	2	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Water as needed for texture	0	0	0	0	0
3 large pita breads cut into bite-sized pieces	510	18	81	6	6
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups plain yogurt	280	18	22	10	0
1 clove garlic minced	4	0	1	0	0
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
¼ cup pine nuts	230	5	4	24	1
2 tbsp ghee or butter	204	0	0	24	0
Fresh parsley chopped	2	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Hummus

1
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
2
Blend Smooth
Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
3
Let It Rest
Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Making the Pita Chips

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Toss Pita Pieces
Toss pita pieces with olive oil and salt.
3
Bake
Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
Tip: 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.

How to Make Lebanese Fattet Hummus with Pita and Pine Nuts

Total time: 1 h 53 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Toast Pine Nuts
In a small pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently.
2
Mix Yogurt Sauce
In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
3
Layer the Dish
In a serving dish, spread hummus, top with yogurt sauce, then pita chips. Finally, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and parsley.