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<\/p>\nMake authentic Lebanese Balila with this easy recipe. Learn how to transform warm, tender chickpeas with garlic, lemon, and cumin for a healthy breakfast.<\/p>\n
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If you haven\u2019t made much Lebanese food before, this easy Lebanese balila recipe<\/strong> is a great place to start. Balila is a humble, comforting Lebanese chickpea dish made with cooked chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil or ghee, and a simple seasoning of salt and cumin. Made with everyday pantry ingredients, this warm chickpea dish<\/strong> is traditionally served with Arabic bread for a delicious Lebanese breakfast, though I\u2019d happily eat it any time of day. Naturally vegan, protein-rich, nutrient-dense, and incredibly flavorful, this easy balila recipe<\/strong> is proof that simple ingredients can come together to make something truly delicious\u2014the final result is so much greater than the sum of its parts.<\/p>\n Dried chickpeas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Olive oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Lemon juice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Garlic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ground cumin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Chili peppers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n It\u2019s affordable and convenient.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n It\u2019s simple to prepare but rich and complex in flavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n It\u2019s so satisfying that even meat lovers won\u2019t miss the meat!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n It\u2019s creamy, zesty, and warmly spiced with cumin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Canned chickpeas tend to be mealy and dry, and they don\u2019t deliver the right consistency for balila. I recommend using dried chickpeas instead.<\/p>\n While cooking chickpeas from scratch requires a little planning, it doesn\u2019t require much hands-on work. The result is well worth it: dried chickpeas produce a creamier texture, a more natural flavor, and a much better consistency\u2014especially in a dish like balila.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to turn balila into a puree. Balila is meant to have that chunky, rustic look. Roughly mash it after cooking with a masher, then add just a little of the chickpea broth\u2014don\u2019t go heavy.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not meant to be a soup. It should be soft enough that no chewing is required, yet thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon.<\/p>\n If you want to keep it vegan, olive oil is the way to go. But if you don\u2019t mind a less healthy option, ghee is definitely worth considering. Especially if you\u2019re using a good-quality brand\u2014the taste is incredible!<\/p>\n Melt the ghee over low heat, drizzle it over your balila, mix everything together, and enjoy it with warm Arabic bread.<\/p>\n Balila stores and reheats beautifully. It can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Ingredients](\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/balila-hummus.jpg\")
<\/p>\nIngredients Needed to Make Balila<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhy Will You Love Balila?<\/h2>\n
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Can I Use Canned Chickpeas for Balila?<\/h2>\n
Chunky Consistency!<\/h2>\n
Olive Oil or Ghee in Balila?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How long can you store leftover Balila?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIf you love this recipe, you should also try my authentic, smooth creamy Lebanese Hummus<\/a><\/span>.”<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMore Lebanese breakfast:<\/h2>\n
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