Hummus Fatteh
A beloved breakfast or brunch dish, hearty and full of flavour.
Hummus fatteh is the classic Damascene breakfast that opens the morning with warmth. Boiled chickpeas are piled over toasted bread, blanketed in garlicky yogurt and tahini, then crowned with browned pine nuts. It's a filling dish that balances crunch and creaminess in every bite.
How to Prepare
Toast the light bread until crisp and break it into the serving dish.
Mix the boiled chickpeas with the seasoning (ground pepper and garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt).
Whisk the yogurt with tahini, lemon and salt into a smooth sauce.
Spread hummus over the bread, then add the seasoned chickpeas.
Pour the yogurt-tahini sauce over the top.
Top with the sauteed minced meat, then toasted nuts and parsley.
Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.
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Assemble just before serving so the toasted bread keeps its crunch.
Ingredient Swaps
Boiled chickpeas: canned chickpeas after rinsing.
Yogurt: thinned tahini for a vegan version.
Pine nuts: fried slivered almonds.
Common Questions
How do I keep the bread crisp?
Pour the yogurt over the bread and chickpeas right at serving.
Can I use canned chickpeas?
Yes, rinsed and warmed to save time.
What replaces yogurt for vegans?
Tahini thinned with water, lemon, and garlic.
How do I garnish it?
Browned pine nuts, parsley, and a sprinkle of sumac or paprika.
Is it for breakfast or dinner?
Both, and it suits hospitality tables.
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