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Balila
A warm Egyptian chickpea breakfast that leans on cumin, garlic, and lemon, humble, fragrant, and served hot with a spoon and plenty of bread.
Easy⏱️ 25 min📖 1 min readServes 4~215 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 15 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 25 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 500 gr Cooked Chickpeas
- 2 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon Juice
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Zeytinyağı
- 0.3 demet Maydanoz
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Pul biber
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chickpeas in a pot with 1 cup of water.
- 2
Add the garlic and cumin and boil for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Stir in the lemon juice and serve hot.
- 4
Limon suyu ve zeytinyağını ocaktan sonra ekleyin.
- 5
Maydanoz ve pul biberle sıcak servis edin.
💡 Tip: Stir without crushing the chickpeas; once a few split slightly, the liquid starts to thicken on its own.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with cumin and Aleppo pepper over the top.
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- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~215
kcal calories
10
g protein
28
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 52%Fat 29%
GI 26 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
6.3g
Sugar
9.9g
Fiber
11.5mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Balila make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Balila take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 15 minutes; 25 minutes in total.Is Balila difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Balila have?
Approximately 215 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 28g, fat: 7g.Is Balila allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Balila belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Balila need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Balila filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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