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Feyza Kirmaci

Vartabit Pacha (Turkish White Beans With Tahini)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 514

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add the white beans to the mixture, then mix them. Set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan for about 30 seconds and add the spices and cook for about 10 seconds.
  4. Arrange toasted and diced pita breads on a plate, then pour the white beans & tahini mixture on top of the pita bread.
  5. 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