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Atayef

Atayef — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.

25 min3 servesmedium

Atayef — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 3 and comes together in about 25 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

308

kcal

23g

Protein

26g

Carbs

20g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • chicken250 g
  • zaatar4
  • cumin300 g
  • chickpeas150 g
  • pomegranate150 g
  • garlic1 tsp
  • olive oil100 ml
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for atayef and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Atayef take to cook?
Total time is about 25 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Atayef vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are chicken, zaatar, cumin.