Fatit Hummus Chickpea Casserole Recipes

FATIT HUMMUS (CHICKPEA CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• in the largest bowl you've got (and i really do mean large) empty the bag of chick peas.
• then fill up with water till the bowl is about 3/4 of the way full.
• let soak for at least 12h before the start of cooking. (over night is best).
• drain the water from the chickpeas once you are ready to start cooking.
• pour the chickpeas in a large stock pot.
• add enough water ( same amount as you would add if you were boiling pasta).
• boil on high, UNCOVERED.
• as it starts to boil it will produce this white foamy stuff -- skim the foamy stuff out of the pot as it is produced.
• once no more foam is being made:.
• reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot. add more water at this point if it is needed. also the water should always be at least an inch above the chick peas.
• allow to simmer for 4 hours.
• in the mean time you can start prepping the pita.
• pre heat broiler at 500°F.
• separate the two halves of all the pita breads.
• spread butter on both sides of both halves of all the pita.
• then stack the buttered pita on top of each other.
• and cut into half inch squares.
• place pita squares on a baking sheet in a single layer.
• and bake in the center of the oven, under the broiler until brown and crisp -- you will need to watch it. since each broiler is different there is no specific cooking time -- normally about 4 minutes.
• once all the pita chips are made place them in a 9x13 dish.
• now to prepare the yogurt:.
• in a bowl whisk together cumin, yogurt, garlic and 2 tsp salt.
• refrigerate till needed.
• once the chickpeas are done simmering:.
• using a ladle scoop a chick peas out and pour onto the pita chips.
• make sure you are also scooping out some of the broth.
• you will need about a 1 inch layer of chick peas.
• the left over chick peas and broth can be frozen and used later for the same or a different dish.
• allow the dish to sit for about 10 minutes so the pita has a chance to absorb the broth.
• pour the yogurt over the chickpeas.
• serve!

FATTET HUMMUS

Steps:

• Drain the chickpeas and simmer in fresh water to cover until they are really very soft, usually well over an hour, adding salt only when they are nearly done.
• Beat the yogurt with the garlic and pepper.
• Open out the pita breads and leave them for a few minutes in a very hot oven, or turn them under the broiler until they are crisp and very lightly browned. Then break them up with your hands into the bottom of a serving dish. Pour the chickpeas and some of their cooking water over the bread, soaking it thoroughly, keeping out a few chickpeas to decorate the dish.
• Pour the yogurt mixture over the chickpeas.
• To garnish, crush the mint leaves over the top. Fry the pine nuts in the butter or oil until they are a light brown. Sprinkle these and the extra chickpeas over the yogurt. Some people like to sprinkle on hot ground chili pepper or chili flakes.
• Serve at once, while the chickpeas are hot and the rest is lukewarm.
• A Damascus version called tasseia has the chickpeas crushed with a pestle and mortar and mixed with 2-3 tablespoons tahina, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and 1 crushed garlic clove. You can put this in a blender with a little of the cooking liquor. Squeeze a little lemon juice in the chickpea water before sprinkling over the bread, spread the mashed chickpea cream over the top, and cover with yogurt, then garnish as before.
• Instead of toasting the bread, some people like to cut it into triangles and deep-fry them in hot oil, then drain the pieces on paper towels and carry on as above.
• An old version of this dish is made with lamb's trotters, which give a deliciously rich flavor and texture to the stock.

CHICKPEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. saute in olive oil onions, garlic and mushroom on medium-high heat.
• 2. while sauteing, chop chickpeas in foodprocessor.
• 3. when onions, mushrooms and garlic are soft, add chickpeas to them.
• 4. mix in tehina.
• 5 pour into baking dish.
• 6. take bread and grind in food processor, add in a few drops of olive oil and some garlic powder.
• 7. pour bread crumbs over top of chickpeas.
• 8. bake at 180 C for 25 minutes.

CHICKPEA BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In large bowl, mash the chickpeas well, using a potato masher or a firm fork; it takes about 2 minutes to get the right consistency. Add vegetables and mix well. Add the bread crumbs and mix, then add the oil and mix again. Finally, add teh vegetable broth and salt, mix one last time. Transfer all ingredients to a 9 x 13 casserole dish (glass or ceramic is best). Press the mixture firmly into the casserole. Cover with foil, bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes. Serve it hot the day you cook it, but it tastes good cold as well.

CAULIFLOWER & CHICKPEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325. Cook veggies until nearly tender, either in the microwave or on the stovetop.
• While veggies are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, onion, salt and pepper, and chickpeas. Saute over medium heat until onions are softened.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, including sauteed chickpeas.
• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray, and pour in veggie mixture.
• Cover and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake 5 minutes more.