Lamb and Chickpea Fatteh with Garlic Yogurt and Toasted Pita
This dish pairs pita bread with canned chickpeas, ground lamb and plain yogurt. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
To assemble, layer toasted pita in a bowl, spoon over warm chickpeas, top with lamb, then drizzle garlic yogurt. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.
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