Easy Bite-Sized Fatteh with Mini Pita Bread Recipe

Name: Easy Bite-Sized Fatteh with Mini Pita Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 12-16 pieces Mini Pita Bread (homemade or store-bought); 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying); 2 cups Greek Yogurt; 1/4 cup Tahini; 2-3 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1 can (15 oz/400g) Canned Chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 1/4 cup Pine Nuts; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish); 1 teaspoon Sumac (for garnish, optional); 2-4 tablespoons Water (for thinning yogurt sauce, as needed)

Learn how to make delicious bite-sized fatteh, featuring freshly made and fried mini pita bread. These personal-sized saucers are perfect for a weekend brunch or appetizer. This recipe guides you through preparing the pita, frying it, and assembling the flavorful fatteh layers.

#Lebanese Food

#Fatteh

#Brunch Recipe

#Easy Recipe

#Middle Eastern Cuisine

#Appetizer

#Bite-sized

Crispy Fried Mini Pita

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

22m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Lebanese

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

18g

Protein

45g

Carbs

22g

Fat

Creamy Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Layering Fatteh Ingredients

Instructions

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If making mini pita from scratch, prepare the dough, roll it out, and cut into small circles. Alternatively, cut store-bought pita into bite-sized triangles or squares.
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If making mini pita from scratch, prepare the dough, roll it out, and cut into small circles. Alternatively, cut store-bought pita into bite-sized triangles or squares.
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For a quicker version, use store-bought pita bread cut into small pieces.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the mini pita pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the mini pita pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Ensure the oil is hot enough for crispy pita but not too hot to burn them quickly.

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In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Add 2-4 tablespoons of water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
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In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Add 2-4 tablespoons of water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The sauce should be tangy and creamy.
4
Gently warm the rinsed and drained canned chickpeas in a small saucepan or microwave. They should be warm but not mushy.
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Gently warm the rinsed and drained canned chickpeas in a small saucepan or microwave. They should be warm but not mushy.
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Ensure chickpeas are well-drained to avoid watering down the fatteh.
5
In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pine nuts and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn them. Remove from heat immediately.
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In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pine nuts and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn them. Remove from heat immediately.
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Pine nuts can burn quickly, so watch them closely and stir constantly.

6
In individual serving bowls or a large platter, arrange a layer of fried pita bread. Spoon the warm chickpeas over the pita. Pour a generous amount of the yogurt-tahini sauce over the chickpeas.
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In individual serving bowls or a large platter, arrange a layer of fried pita bread. Spoon the warm chickpeas over the pita. Pour a generous amount of the yogurt-tahini sauce over the chickpeas.
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Assemble just before serving to prevent the pita from getting soggy.
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Garnish with the sautéed pine nuts, chopped fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of sumac if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your bite-sized fatteh!
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Garnish with the sautéed pine nuts, chopped fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of sumac if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your bite-sized fatteh!
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A drizzle of good quality olive oil can also enhance the flavor.