Syrian Fatteh
A hearty Middle Eastern dish of crispy pita, tender meat, and a tangy yogurt-tomato sauce, topped with fresh parsley and pine nuts.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 large pita bread
- 2 cups cooked chicken or lamb
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut pita into triangles, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, and spread on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake pita for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- 3
In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium. Add pine nuts and toast until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In a saucepan, warm the tomato sauce over medium heat. Season with salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with a pinch of salt until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of water.
- 6
Arrange crispy pita on a serving plate. Top with cooked meat, then drizzle with tomato sauce.
- 7
Spoon the yogurt over the top, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- skillet
- saucepan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
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