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Balila (Lebanese Chickpea Breakfast)

Name: Balila (Lebanese Chickpea Breakfast)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portioner
Cuisine: lebanese, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 800 g canned chickpea rinsed and drained; 0,5 kop water; 4 spsk. lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 fed garlic minced; 3 spsk. olive oil extra virgin; 0,5 tsk. salt; 0,25 tsk. black pepper freshly ground; 2 spsk. parsley fresh, chopped (valgfrit); 2 stk. radish thinly sliced (valgfrit)

Balila is a traditional Lebanese breakfast featuring warm, tender chickpeas dressed simply with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. It's a comforting and nutritious start to the day, often served with fresh herbs and vegetables.

En original opskrift af Forkin

Tid i alt: 20 min.
Portioner: 4
Sværhedsgrad: Nem
Pr. portion: 258 kcal

VeganskVegetariskGlutenfri

Klargøring

Ingredienser

800 gcanned chickpea, rinsed and drained
0,5 kopwater
4 spsk.lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 fedgarlic, minced
3 spsk.olive oil, extra virgin
0,5 tsk.salt
0,25 tsk.black pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 spsk.parsley, fresh, chopped(valgfrit)
2 stk.radish, thinly sliced(valgfrit)

Udstyr

saucepan · colander · whisk · small bowl · serving bowl

Fremgangsmåde

Trin for trin

1
Combine the chickpeas and water in a medium saucepan.
Ca. 1 min.
2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the chickpeas are heated through and slightly softened.
Kokkens note: Do not overcook; the chickpeas should remain intact but tender.
3
While the chickpeas are simmering, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Ca. 3 min.
4
Drain the warm chickpeas, reserving a couple of tablespoons of the cooking liquid if desired for extra moisture.
Ca. 1 min.
5
Transfer the warm chickpeas to a serving bowl and pour the dressing over them.
Ca. 1 min.
6
Gently toss to coat all the chickpeas evenly.
Ca. 1 min.
7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and sliced radishes, if using, and serve immediately.
Ca. 1 min.
Kokkens note: Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.

Pr. portion

Næringsindhold

71%Score

Kalorier: 257,9kcal
Protein: 10,3g
Kulhydrat: 28,1g
Fedt: 11,2g
Kostfibre: 8,3g
Sukker: 2,5g

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Opbevaring

Store leftover balila in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Genopvarmning

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, or warm briefly in the microwave.