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Balila fattoush13A warm appetizer in which boiled chickpeas are seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and cumin. It can also be served as part of an elaborate Lebanese breakfast!004 29771canned chickpeas2 cupsgarlic1 clovelemon juice8 tablespoonsolive oil1/3 cupcumin1 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoonparsley1 tablespoonTrue1. Empty the chickpeas and the water into a pot and put over low heat until warm. Drain the chickpeas and put them in a serving bowl. Keep half a cup of the water for the dressing. 2.
To prepare the dressing: combine the lemon juice and olive oil with the reserved water. Add the crushed garlic, salt and ½ teaspoon of cumin. 3.
Mash three tablespoons of chickpeas and add them to the dressing and mix well. 4.
Pour the dressing over the chickpeas and stir. 5.
Sprinkle the rest of the cumin on the balila and garnish with chopped parsley. 6.
Serve warm with pita bread.
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Balila
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Posted by:
fattoush
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Date:
04/01/2011
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A warm appetizer in which boiled chickpeas are seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and cumin. It can also be served as part of an elaborate Lebanese breakfast!
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2
cups
canned chickpeas
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1
clove
garlic,
crushed
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8
tablespoons
lemon juice
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1/3
cup
olive oil
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1
teaspoon
cumin
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1
teaspoon
salt
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For garnishing:
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1
tablespoon
parsley,
chopped
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1. Empty the chickpeas and the water into a pot and put over low heat until warm. Drain the chickpeas and put them in a serving bowl. Keep half a cup of the water for the dressing. 2.
To prepare the dressing: combine the lemon juice and olive oil with the reserved water. Add the crushed garlic, salt and ½ teaspoon of cumin. 3.
Mash three tablespoons of chickpeas and add them to the dressing and mix well. 4.
Pour the dressing over the chickpeas and stir. 5.
Sprinkle the rest of the cumin on the balila and garnish with chopped parsley. 6.
Serve warm with pita bread.
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Number of servings:
4
Amount per serving
Calories:
297
Total fat (g):
18
Saturated fat (g):
2
Cholesterol (mg):
0
Carbohydrates (g):
30
Protein (g):
6
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