A new favorite dish for our family!!!! This "hummus casserole" (Syrian cooks would never call it that, by the way) is Fattet Hummus. We ate the entire platter for dinner Monday night. Then, I took my leftover chickpeas and caramelized garlic and made it again for lunch Tuesday!
At first, I loved Fattet Hummus for it's flavors and textures. But as I remade it Tuesday, I realized how healthy this dish is. The hummus casserole is protein-rich from thick, rich yogurt. Chickpeas, which feature twice, also add protein and a huge serving of fiber.

Questions About Making
Fattet Hummus
Can I use canned chickpeas in this hummus casserole?
Yes. You would skip the steps soaking and cooking the chickpeas. You do still need to warm the chickpeas in their liquid before scattering on the top and serving.
Is this hummus casserole vegetarian?
Sure is! It's not vegan, however, as it relies heavily on a thick, tangy, creamy yogurt. I'm not sure how you would replace that - feel free to make suggestions if you are vegan and I'll happily include them!
Is the Garlic-Aleppo Pepper Paste oil essential?
It's not essential, but I highly, highly recommend it!! This is one of those things that adds to the complexity of this dish. In fact, I made the oil first and then used it to toss the pita chips before crisping them in the oven. Make extra and use it for lots of things - on sandwiches, eggs, stir fries.... anything, really.
Where can I find the Aleppo pepper paste?
Omayah recommends the Sera brand, which I bought on Amazon. Again, I've already used this for lots of things. Most recently I added the paste to a pasta salad. Today, I plan to add it to my roasted cauliflower It will add depth to sauces as well. I should start a list of all the ways I'll use it!
My pepper oil won't quite emulsify. Am I doing something wrong?
I had to ask Omayah this question too! No, we're not doing anything wrong. She suggests using a spoon to dig the paste from underneath the oil and to put that onto the hummus casserole.
What should I serve with Fattet Hummus?
It depends. If you're serving this as part of an Iftar meal, as Omayah does, she suggests several other courses like soup, fattoush salad, stew, and potatoes. If this is a more modest everyday meal, you can just serve it along with some fruit or roasted vegetables. I also think a lovely lemony tabbouleh salad would be a nice complement to the creaminess of this dish.
I have almost everything on hand, except the labneh. Do I have to include labneh in Fattet Hummus?
No, it's not necessary. (Although labneh is delicious. You can find Omayah's notes on how to make it below). If you don't include the labneh, simply increase the yogurt from 1 cup to 1 and ⅔ cups.

About Omayah Atassi, Contributor of this Fattet Hummus Recipe
Syrian-American Omayah Atassi (who now lives in Dubai) came on the podcast to teach us about not only the fasting, but also the feasting associated with Ramadan. I’m a close follower of Omayah’s work through Instagram, her blog, and her newsletter, where she sends weekly meal plans. As Omayah says, Syrian cooking is more than a recipe, it’s an approach, maybe even a lifestyle. This approach is on full display during Ramadan, when women plan ahead and batch cook huge feasts for their communities to enjoy together.

What Fattet Hummus Means to Omayah
This dish always brings me back to Ramadan at my parent's house. My mom (pre-COVID) was known for huge lavish feasts that she would host several times throughout the month. The buffet table was filled with all of our iftar (breaking fast) favorites: soup, fattoush salad, potatoes in garlic and cilantro sauce, desert truffle stew, this dish (fattet hummus), and so much more. We always end the meal with syrupy deep fried pancake pockets (atayef) filled with either clotted cream or cheese. It's always my favorite time of year.
Learn More About Fattet Hummus, Ramadan, and Syria
Omayah shares all her tips and tricks for making Hummus Casserole in this episode of The Storied Recipe Podcast:
124 The Feasts of Ramadan with Syrian-American Omayah Atassi
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