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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 g Cooked chickpeas
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Aleppo pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Put the cooked chickpeas in a pot with 1 cup hot water.
- 2
Add the garlic and cumin and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Lightly crush the chickpeas with the back of a spoon so the sauce thickens with their starch.
- 4
Add the lemon juice and olive oil after removing the pot from the heat.
- 5
Serve hot with parsley and pepper flakes.
💡 Tip: Stir the chickpeas without crushing them; when a few crack lightly, the cooking liquid gains body.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in a mezze bowl with cumin on top and a lemon wedge.
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- Iron
- 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.
Estimated 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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