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Lamb & Herb Hummus

Creamy hummus topped with warm spiced lamb and fresh herbs—a restaurant-quality dip that comes together in 12 minutes. Perfect for entertaining or a quick appetizer.

Total time
12 min
Servings
6
Calories
285
Protein
14g
Lamb & Herb Hummus
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, salt, and garlic to a food processor.

  2. Step 2

    Blend until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and make a shallow well in the center.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Add lamb and cumin, breaking meat apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon warm lamb into the well on top of hummus and scatter parsley over the top.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately with pita or vegetables.

Tools you’ll need

  • food processor
  • 10-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • serving bowl

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