"Typically eaten for breakfast, this creamy, crunchy dish also pairs well with savory dishes come dinnertime. We took a shortcut by using canned chickpeas, which pick up some flavor from a quick simmer with garlic...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 garlic cloves, divided
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1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed
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2 Tbsp. plus ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
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3 8"-diameter pitas, split in half, torn into 1" pieces
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2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
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2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
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6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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½ cup chopped cashews
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Sumac (for serving; optional)
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Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty food stores, and online.