I’ve never heard of balela, but I love chickpeas, garbanzo beans or whatever you want to call them so this seemed like a good bet. Unfortunately, this is pretty much like eating garbanzo beans with salsa which isn’t that exciting and a bit odd.
I suspect the sumac and mint are supposed to distinguish this as a middle eastern dish, but these flavors are overwhelmed by vinegar, parsley and paprika.
This also seems a little overpriced for what you get, or at least not as good a value as I expect from Trader Joe’s.
Location: Chilled foods case near salads and sandwiches
Quantity: 8 oz, 2 servings
Calories: 180 calories per serving, 70 fat calories per serving
Cost: $2.69
Wrong it’s delicious