Turkish Chickpea Pide
A flavorful Turkish flatbread filled with chickpeas and spices. Perfect for a satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 package (1 pound) pide doughavailable at most grocery stores or online
- ●1 can (15 ounces) chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- ●1 tablespoon turkish spicesa mix of paprika, cumin, and coriander
- ●2 tablespoons intense olive oildivided
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)crumbled
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Roll out the pide dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch (6 mm).
- 3
Brush 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edges.
- 4
In a bowl, mix together the chickpeas, turkish spices, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Spread the chickpea mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edges.
- 6
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chickpeas.
- 7
If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the chickpeas.
- 8
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a crust.
- 9
Brush the crust with a little water and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if desired).
- 10
Bake the pide for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- 11
Remove the pide from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.