Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas)
Chickpeas warmed in their broth with garlic, cumin, and lemon. A five-minute Lebanese breakfast rich in fiber.
Ingredients
- 400 g Chickpeas
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 Lemon
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- ⅜ tsp Salt
- 15 g Parsley (optional)
Method
- Warm the chickpeas in a little of their liquid until steaming, 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed garlic, cumin, salt, and lemon and mash a few chickpeas to thicken.
- Finish with parsley and a pour of olive oil.
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About Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas)
Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas) is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 15 minutes and serves 4. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas)?
A serving has about 299 calories — 9.5g protein, 29.6g carbs, 16.9g fat, 8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Balila (Warm Cumin Chickpeas) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.