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Hummus with Spiced Meat

Smooth, creamy hummus topped with warm, aromatic spiced ground lamb and toasted pine nuts. A hearty Middle Eastern classic perfect for sharing or as a main dish.

30 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

Middle EasternDinnerStovetop and BlenderMediterraneanHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend 2 cans drained canned chickpeas, 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup squeezed lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, half of the 1 tsp salt, and half of the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a food processor until smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat remaining extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb ground lamb, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and remaining salt to the skillet.

  4. 4

    Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Spread the hummus on a serving dish and top with warm lamb and 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Hummus with Spiced Meat reach?

For Hummus with Spiced Meat, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for pine nuts in Hummus with Spiced Meat?

The entry for Hummus with Spiced Meat calls for 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted. In its place: Toasted slivered almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds keep it nut-free.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Hummus with Spiced Meat?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Hummus with Spiced Meat uses 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained.

Does Hummus with Spiced Meat contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts and sesame. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Hummus with Spiced Meat?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 480 calories, alongside 24 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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