Baleela (Creamy Chickpeas With Cumin and Pine Nuts)

Name: Baleela (Creamy Chickpeas With Cumin and Pine Nuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried chickpeas (about 1 1/4 cups; 226g), see notes; 1 large clove garlic (10g), finely minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, plus more for garnishing; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons pine nuts (3/4 ounce; 21g), toasted until a light golden brown

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

1h 30m

Total Time

1h 45m

This creamy baleela recipe features tender chickpeas, aromatic cumin, and crunchy pine nuts, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. It's a simple and flavorful dish that makes for a satisfying appetizer or side.

Baleela

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Servings: 4

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1/2 pound dried chickpeas (about 1 1/4 cups; 226g), see notes

1 large clove garlic (10g), finely minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin, plus more for garnishing

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

2 tablespoons pine nuts (3/4 ounce; 21g), toasted until a light golden brown

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

365kcal

18%
Fat

16g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

43g

2%
Fiber

11g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

162mg

8%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Baleela (Creamy Chickpeas With Cumin and Pine Nuts)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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