Fattet Hummus - High-Protein Vegetarian Chickpea Dish | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• For the Crispy Pita:
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (cooking extra virgin olive oil)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste, or omit for low-sodium)
• For the Chickpeas:
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (gluten free chickpeas), rinsed and drained – Rinsing canned chickpeas helps reduce sodium.
• 1/2 cup water or low-sodium vegetable broth – Using low-sodium broth allows you to control the salt content.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, or to taste)
• For the Yogurt-Tahini Sauce:
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (high-protein note: Greek yogurt adds significant protein)
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (start small, adjust to taste)
• For Topping:
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts (or slivered almonds for a nut-free option)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or mint, chopped
• Optional: 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds