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grilled yogurt flatbreads with crispy chickpeas

serves 4

Ingredients

For the flatbreads:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use 2% Fage)

For the smashed feta + salad:

  • 1 lemon
  • 4 ounces feta, crumbled
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for the grill
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • vegetable or grapeseed oil, for grilling
  • tahini or spicy tahini, for drizzling

Instructions

  • Make the dough: whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the yogurt and stir with a fork until crumbly.
  • Transfer to a work surface and knead with your hands, adding more flour as needed, until it forms a smooth ball. Divide into 4 balls; flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Set aside.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high, direct heat (400 to 450°F).
  • Zest half the lemon into a large bowl and half into a smaller one. Slice the lemon in half and juice half into each bowl.  
  • To the smaller bowl: add the feta, 1 tablespoon each of dill and mint, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and several grinds black pepper. Smash with a fork until fully combined. 
  • To the larger bowl: add the vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, a generous pinch of salt, and several grinds black pepper. Whisk to combine. Add the cucumber, onion, remaining 3 tablespoons dill and 1 tablespoon mint. Season with salt until it tastes really vibrant and flavorful. 
  • Uncover the flatbreads and roll (with a floured rolling pin) into 6 to 8-inch rounds. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil; place on the hot grill. Cover and grill until beginning to puff and the undersides are crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and grill until the second side is browned, 2 to 4 minutes more.
  • To grill the chickpeas: Heat a cast iron skillet directly on the grill grates until hot. Add a drizzle of vegetable or grapeseed oil. Once hot, add the chickpeas and cook until beginning to char and crisp. Season with salt to taste. 
  • To assemble: spread the smashed feta onto the grilled flatbreads. Top with the salad, chickpeas, and a drizzle of tahini.