Description
A delightful Middle Eastern dish combining crispy pita, creamy hummus, and tangy yogurt in a vibrant layer of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium pita bread
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Additional olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toast the pita bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a serving dish, layer the toasted pita at the bottom, spreading it evenly.
- Spread a generous layer of hummus over the pita pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Spread this yogurt mixture over the hummus layer.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the chickpeas in olive oil, adding paprika and salt. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Pour the warm chickpeas over the yogurt layer.
- Drizzle additional olive oil over the top if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while the pita is crispy and the dish is warm.
Notes
For an added crunch, consider toasting your chickpeas slightly before adding them to the dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg