Crispy pita with chickpeas and yogurt: try fattet hummus

Ingredients for Crispy pita with chickpeas and yogurt (fattet hummus)

• 2 garlic cloves, divided

• 450 g canned chickpeas, rinsed

• 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus 80 ml

• salt, to taste

• 3 pitas, split in half, torn into 2.5 cm pieces

• 480 g plain full-fat yogurt (not Greek)

• 10 ml fresh lemon juice

• 85 g unsalted butter, softened

• 70 g chopped cashews

• sumac (for serving; optional)

How to make Crispy pita with chickpeas and yogurt (fattet hummus)

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) / 190°C (conventional).

2. Smash 1 garlic clove with the side of a chef’s knife and combine it in a medium saucepan with the chickpeas and 30 ml of oil.

3. Pour in enough cold water to cover the chickpeas. Season with salt and bring to just below a simmer. As soon as you see bubbles, remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

4. Spread the pitas out on a rimmed baking tray. Drizzle with the remaining 80 ml of oil and toss to coat, then season with salt.

5. Bake the pitas for 8–10 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Remove the pita chips from the oven and set aside.

6. Finely grate the remaining garlic into a small bowl. Add the yogurt and lemon juice, then mix well to combine and season with salt.

7. Melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the cashews and cook, stirring, until both the nuts and the butter are golden brown, about 5 minutes.

8. Divide the pita chips among bowls and scoop some lemon yogurt over each. Drain the chickpeas and divide them evenly among the bowls, then spoon over some of the toasted cashews and brown butter.

9. Sprinkle with sumac just before serving, if desired.

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