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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 porții
Cuisine: lebanese, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 800 g canned chickpea rinsed and drained; 0,5 cană water; 4 lingură lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 cățel garlic minced; 3 lingură olive oil extra virgin; 0,5 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță black pepper freshly ground; 2 lingură parsley fresh, chopped (opțional); 2 buc. radish thinly sliced (opțional)

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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 20 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Ușoară
Per porție: 258 kcal

VeganDietă vegetarianăFără gluten

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

800 gcanned chickpea, rinsed and drained
0,5 canăwater
4 lingurălemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 cățelgarlic, minced
3 lingurăolive oil, extra virgin
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 lingurăparsley, fresh, chopped(opțional)
2 buc.radish, thinly sliced(opțional)

Ustensile

saucepan · colander · whisk · small bowl · serving bowl

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

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

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

71%Scor

Calorii: 257,9kcal
Proteine: 10,3g
Carbohidrați: 28,1g
Grăsimi: 11,2g
Fibre: 8,3g
Zahăr: 2,5g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover balila in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

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