Vartabit Pacha (Turkish White Beans With Tahini)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup tahini
- 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt, to taste
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 28 ounce can white beans
- 2 pita breads, diced & toasted
For the Drizzling:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (use less if you want less spicy)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (use less if you want less spicy)
- 1/4 tsp cumin
For the Serving:
- 3 sprigs parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Mix the tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Add the water and whisk them well to soften the consistency. Then add the salt to taste.
- Add the white beans to the mixture, then mix them. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan for about 30 seconds and add the spices and cook for about 10 seconds.
- Arrange toasted and diced pita breads on a plate, then pour the white beans & tahini mixture on top of the pita bread.
- Then drizzle the olive oil mixture on top of the white beans and sprinkle the chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 19gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 174mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 9gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 6mg
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