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Middle Eastern Quick & easy

Fatteh

A dish consisting of pieces of fresh, toasted, or stale flatbread covered with other ingredients.

20 minutes
Serves 4
Breakfast/Lunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the pita squares on a baking sheet, toss with a little olive oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, warm the canned chickpeas along with their liquid and the ground cumin until steaming hot.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt until it forms a smooth, creamy sauce.

  4. 4

    In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast constantly stirring for 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant.

  5. 5

    To assemble: Place the crispy toasted pita squares in an even layer at the bottom of a large, deep serving dish.

  6. 6

    Using a slotted spoon, distribute the hot chickpeas over the pita, adding a few spoons of the hot broth to slightly soften the bread. Pour the cold yogurt-tahini sauce evenly over the top, and immediately finish by pouring the hot butter and toasted pine nuts over the yogurt.

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