Lebanese Balila

Ingredients

• Canned Chickpeas

  2 tins (800 g)

  $1.80

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.12

• Cumin

  1 tbsp

  $0.24

• Olive oil

  3 tbsp

  $0.29

• Lemon

  1 whole

  $0.50

• Parsley

  0.5 bunch

  $0.30

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Empty the canned chickpeas along with half of their liquid into a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt, then simmer gently for 8 minutes until hot and aromatic.

3. 3

   Lightly crush about a quarter of the chickpeas with the back of a wooden spoon to thicken the broth slightly.

4. 4

   Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped parsley, then remove from heat.

5. 5

   Ladle into shallow bowls and finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.