Msabbha
Msabbha is a warm and comforting Middle Eastern dish that brings together tender chickpeas and a creamy, lemony tahini sauce for a burst of rich, nutty flavor. Perfect as a quick appetizer or a satisfying snack, this recipe combines pantry staples like chickpeas, garlic, and olive oil with aromatic spices like cumin and bright pops of garnish, including paprika, parsley, and optional toasted pine nuts for added crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is served warm and pairs beautifully with fresh pita bread or crunchy vegetable sticks for dipping. Vegan-friendly and easy to prepare, Msabbha is the perfect way to elevate simple ingredients into a bold, flavorful experience. Say goodbye to bland hummus alternatives—Msabbha is here to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the chickpeas with a splash of water and warm over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the chickpeas warm, finely mince the garlic cloves or crush them into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with additional water if needed—the sauce should be pourable but thick.
Transfer the warm chickpeas to a serving bowl and pour the tahini mixture over the top, gently stirring to coat the chickpeas evenly.
Sprinkle the dish with paprika, chopped parsley, and toasted pine nuts, if desired.
Serve immediately with fresh pita bread or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 351 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 935 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 4020.3 mg | 22335% | |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
