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Hummus with Spiced Ground Beef and Pine Nuts

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A luxurious Levantine twist on classic hummus, this dish features creamy chickpea purée topped with warmly spiced ground beef, golden pine nuts, and fresh parsley. Served with fluffy pita, it’s a perfect appetizer or mezze to share.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2–4 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for beef)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
  • Warm pita bread, for serving
  • Optional: plain yogurt with a drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
  2. Add water gradually to achieve a creamy consistency. Set hummus aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
  4. Add ground beef, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  5. Stir in toasted pine nuts and remove from heat.
  6. Spread prepared hummus on a serving plate, creating a shallow well in the center.
  7. Spoon the warm beef mixture into the center of the hummus.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley.
  9. Serve immediately with warm pita bread and optional plain yogurt on the side.

Notes

  • You can prepare the hummus ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Lamb can be used instead of beef for a more traditional flavor.
  • For a smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
  • The yogurt side adds extra creaminess and coolness to balance the spices.

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Keywords: Hummus, spiced beef, pine nuts, Middle Eastern dip, ground lamb topping, mezze, pita appetizer

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