Chickpea and Za'atar Flatbread with Labneh Drizzle

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Flatbread topped with spiced roasted chickpeas and fragrant za'atar, finished with a cooling drizzle of creamy labneh for a vibrant Middle Eastern vegetarian snack. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs store-bought flatbread or pita, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Middle Eastern cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss 1 1/2 cups drained chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until chickpeas are crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Warm 2 pieces of flatbread or pita in the oven for 3-4 minutes until slightly toasted.
  4. Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup labneh evenly over each flatbread, then sprinkle 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend over the labneh.
  5. Step 5: Scatter the roasted chickpeas on top and drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and serve warm as a flavorful snack or light meal.

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