Fatteh Hummus with Fried Bread
A comforting and hearty Levantine dish consisting of layers of toasted or fried pita bread, chickpeas, and a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce, often topped with a drizzle of olive oil and pine nuts.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 medium Pita bread(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Chickpeas(drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked)
- 1.5 cups Plain yogurt(full-fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup Tahini
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Olive oil(plus more for drizzling)
- to taste Salt
- 1/4 cup Water(or as needed to thin sauce)
- 1/4 cup Pine nuts(toasted, for garnish (optional))
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fry the pita bread pieces in a shallow layer of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, toast them in the oven or a toaster oven until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
⏱️ 8-10 minutes💡 Tip: Watch closely to prevent burning. - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt. Gradually whisk in water until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency.
- 3
Gently warm the drained chickpeas in a small saucepan or in the microwave. You can add a tablespoon of water or broth if heating on the stove.
⏱️ 3-5 minutes - 4
To assemble, spread the crispy pita bread pieces in the bottom of a serving dish.
- 5
Spoon the warm chickpeas evenly over the pita bread.
- 6
Pour the tahini-yogurt sauce generously over the chickpeas and pita bread, ensuring it coats everything.
- 7
Drizzle with additional olive oil. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and chopped fresh parsley, if using.
💡 Tip: Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden. - 8
Serve immediately while the pita is still somewhat crisp.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer sauce, use labneh instead of or in addition to yogurt.
- ✓If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, you can lightly roast the garlic cloves before mincing.
- ✓Adjust the lemon juice and salt to your personal preference.
🔄 Variations
- Add a layer of cooked fava beans along with the chickpeas.
- Incorporate a pinch of sumac for a tangy, lemony flavor.
- For a meat version, add shredded cooked chicken or lamb on top.