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Masabacha (Swimming Chickpeas)

Masabacha is a flavorful dish made with chickpeas, often served with tahini and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas
  • 2 cups chickpeas soaked overnight
Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup water to thin the sauce
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare Chickpeas
  1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then boil them in a pot until tender.
Make Tahini Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water. Blend until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Mix the cooked chickpeas with the tahini sauce and spices. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Masabacha can be served with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

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