Chickpea Fattah
- 15 min
- Serves 4
- 8 ingredients
15 minutes to prep. A nostalgic Middle Eastern chickpea fattah that layers crisp olive‑oil‑soaked pita with tender chickpeas, a garlicky spiced yogurt sauce, and salty feta. The dish is brightened by red pepper flakes and a generous finish of fragrant extra virgin olive oil, making it a comforting yet vibrant Friday favorite.
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Method
Cut pita bread into small irregular pieces.
Toss the bread pieces with olive oil to coat them.
Arrange the oil‑dressed bread as the base of the dish.
Add cooked chickpeas over the bread layer.
Mix minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and the dark red coarse paste into the creamy white sauce.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the sauce and stir to create a marbled appearance.
Top the chickpea‑bread layer with the flavored creamy sauce.
Finish with crumbled feta cheese and a final drizzle of olive oil.
Tips while you cook
- Coat pita evenly
- Toss the cut pita pieces with olive oil before arranging them as the base.
- Combine sauce ingredients first
- Mix minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and the dark red coarse paste into the creamy white sauce before drizzling.
- Layer to keep bread crisp
- Place the oil‑dressed bread first, then add the chickpeas on top to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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