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Nutritional Values
450kcal
18gProtein
60gCarbs
18gFat
6gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Fattet Hummus
How to order / say it
Say it
فتة حمص — [FAH-tet HOOM-moos]
Order
I'd like the fattet hummus, please.
Locally
أريد الفتة حمص، من فضلك.
Say locally
Chickpeas layered with yogurt sauce and toasted bread bits.
Why try it?
This dish is a popular breakfast dish in Jordan, offering a filling start to the day with its nutrient-rich ingredients. It embodies Jordanian efficiency in merging flavors and ease of sharing.
How it tastes
The creamy yogurt sauce blends with soft, cooked chickpeas, and is contrasted by the crispy, toasted bread, creating a multi-textural and savory experience with a hint of tanginess from the yogurt.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Fattet Hummus is rooted in Levantine traditions, becoming a breakfast staple by the mid-20th century. Known for its adaptability and economy, it's valued for both its flavor and satiating properties.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🫘 250 g chickpeas
- 🥛 200 g yogurt
- 🌾 100 g pita bread
- 🥣 50 g tahini
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🫒 20 ml olive oil
- 🍋 20 ml lemon juice
Method
- 1 Cook chickpeas until tender.
- 2 Blend yogurt, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.
- 3 Toast pieces of pita bread until crispy.
- 4 Layer chickpeas and yogurt mix, topped with bread bits.
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