Lebanese · side

Fatteh (Chickpea and Bread Pudding)

Fatteh (Chickpea and Bread Pudding) reads citrus 5.8, sourness 5.4 and nutty 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese side, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.0 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 2.0 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 7.4 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 6.9 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 5.8 · Sourness 5.4 · Nutty 5.4 · Richness 5.0 · Allium 3.5 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Umami 2.5 · Earthy 2.0 · Sweetness 1.6 · Floral 1.2 · Fruity 1.2 · Bitterness 0.8 · Salinity 0.8 · Warm Spice 0.8

What's in it (10)

• 3 pita breads, toasted
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp pine nuts
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 256.3 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 7.6 g fat, 36.1 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

1. Layer toasted pita in a deep dish and top with warmed chickpeas.
2. Whisk yogurt with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice and pour over.
3. Finish with sizzling butter poured over pine nuts, paprika, and parsley.
4. Serve immediately before the bread softens too much.

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• Shawarma — Lebanese
• Egyptian Hummus — Egyptian
• Shish Taouk — Lebanese
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• Hummus — Lebanese

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.