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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 porties
Cuisine: lebanese, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 800 g canned chickpea rinsed and drained; 0,5 kopje water; 4 el lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 teentje garlic minced; 3 el olive oil extra virgin; 0,5 tl salt; 0,25 tl black pepper freshly ground; 2 el parsley fresh, chopped (optioneel); 2 st radish thinly sliced (optioneel)

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.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 20 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Makkelijk
Per portie: 258 kcal

VeganistischVegetarischGlutenvrij

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

800 gcanned chickpea, rinsed and drained
0,5 kopjewater
4 ellemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 teentjegarlic, minced
3 elolive oil, extra virgin
0,5 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 elparsley, fresh, chopped(optioneel)
2 stradish, thinly sliced(optioneel)

Keukengerei

saucepan · colander · whisk · small bowl · serving bowl

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Combine the chickpeas and water in a medium saucepan.
Ongeveer 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.
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 3 min
4
Drain the warm chickpeas, reserving a couple of tablespoons of the cooking liquid if desired for extra moisture.
Ongeveer 1 min
5
Transfer the warm chickpeas to a serving bowl and pour the dressing over them.
Ongeveer 1 min
6
Gently toss to coat all the chickpeas evenly.
Ongeveer 1 min
7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and sliced radishes, if using, and serve immediately.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

71%Score

Calorieën: 257,9kcal
Eiwit: 10,3g
Koolhydraten: 28,1g
Vet: 11,2g
Vezels: 8,3g
Suiker: 2,5g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover balila in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

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