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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, salt, and garlic to a food processor.
Step 2
Blend until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
Step 3
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and make a shallow well in the center.
Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
Step 5
Add lamb and cumin, breaking meat apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 6
Spoon warm lamb into the well on top of hummus and scatter parsley over the top.
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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