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Balila

Posted by: fattoush
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Date: 04/01/2011

Posted by: Cooking Expert

Origin: Lebanese Cuisine
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Number of servings: 4
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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!

ingredients

2 cups canned chickpeas
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
For garnishing:
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

cooking method 

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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Reviewed by emelfadel
Thank you for the recipe, my husband loved it!
Reviewed by Samagon
i love it...
Reviewed by Samagon
This is favorite dish of my family..... but..... i can't do it properly. Always i am getting problems with the stuffing, more
Reviewed by Samagon
this is a nice idea...... will try it during the weekend. Thank you
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