Fattet Hummus — Layered Chickpea and Bread Dish

Middle Eastern Fast With Oil Published February 16, 2026

Fatteh is the ultimate pantry-raid meal: crispy torn bread, warm spiced chickpeas, a tangy tahini
sauce, and toasted pine nuts on top. Every layer has a different texture, and the combination is
absurdly satisfying. This is street food, comfort food, and fasting food all at once.

FASTING LEVEL: Fast With Oil (the bread must be fried or toasted in oil; not suitable for oil-free days)

SERVINGS: 4
TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cans (800 g total) chickpeas, drained (reserve 200 ml of the liquid)
- 2 large pita breads, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste

For the tahini sauce:
- 100 g tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 80 ml water (to thin)
- Salt to taste

For topping:
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

METHOD:
1. Fry or bake the pita: toss torn pita with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bake at 200C for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy, or fry in a skillet.
2. Heat remaining olive oil in a saucepan. Add garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chickpeas and reserved liquid. Simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly. Season with lemon juice and salt.
4. Make the tahini sauce: whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth and pourable. Season with salt.
5. Assemble: spread crispy pita on a large platter. Spoon warm chickpeas and their liquid over the bread. Drizzle tahini sauce generously over everything.
6. Top with toasted pine nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, paprika, and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

NOTES:
- Eat immediately — the crispy bread soaking up the chickpea broth is the entire point, and you want layers of crispy and soft.
- The reserved chickpea liquid (aquafaba) adds body to the sauce. Do not discard it.
- Tahini provides healthy fats and about 5 g protein per tablespoon.
- For extra protein, add a layer of cooked lentils between the bread and chickpeas.

NUTRITION (per serving, approximate):
Calories: 560 | Protein: 20 g | Carbohydrates: 54 g | Fat: 30 g | Fibre: 10 g