Hummus with Spiced Meat

Name: Hummus with Spiced Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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

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

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

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

Heat remaining extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
3

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

Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
5

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

Questions

How long does Hummus with Spiced Meat keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Hummus with Spiced Meat?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

Serve it with

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