Jul 14 2026
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Taverna Recipe

Inspired by Doya
Time30m
Serves4

Chickpeas, Labneh, Garlic, Parsley, Paprika, Cumin

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Ingredients

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Chickpeas

Labneh

Seasoning

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mince Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Chop Parsley

    Wash and finely chop the fresh parsley leaves, discarding the stems.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Chickpeas

    In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the drained chickpeas and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through and slightly golden.

  2. 5

    Season the Chickpeas

    Sprinkle paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper (to taste) over the chickpeas. Stir well to coat the chickpeas evenly with the spices. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Labneh Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Labneh

    In a bowl, combine labneh, salt, and lemon juice. Stir until well blended and smooth.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving platter, spread the labneh mixture. Top with the sautéed chickpeas, and garnish with chopped parsley.

  2. 8

    Final Touch

    Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top and serve with extra paprika and lemon wedges on the side if desired.

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