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savory greek yogurt bowl

Savory Greek Yogurt Bowl with Za'atar Chickpeas

Garlicky Greek yogurt with crispy za'atar chickpeas, cucumber, tomato and herbs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Za'atar chickpeas
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas rinsed and patted very dry
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp za'atar
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
Garlic yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
Toppings
  • 1 Persian cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint torn
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas in one layer and cook, shaking the pan, for 6 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp.
  2. Turn off the heat and toss the chickpeas with the za'atar, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder and salt.
  3. Whip the yogurt with the grated garlic, lemon juice and salt.
  4. Spread the yogurt in two shallow bowls. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, mint and parsley.
  5. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.