Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 307kcal 15%
Fat 16g 24%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 4g 8%
Protein 12g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 340mg 14%

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

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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 15m

Cook 1h 30m

Total 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.

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Ingredients

4 servings

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

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 307kcal 15%
Fat 16g 24%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 4g 8%
Protein 12g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 340mg 14%

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

Nutrition Facts

Baleela (Creamy Chickpeas With Cumin and Pine Nuts)

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