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Spiced Lamb Hummus

Creamy chickpea hummus topped with warm spiced ground lamb, tahini, and a drizzle of olive oil. A Middle Eastern dip that works for appetizers, snacks, or a light lunch with pita.

Total time
12 min
Servings
6
Calories
285
Protein
12g
Spiced Lamb Hummus
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pulse chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth, 2–3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Transfer hummus to a shallow serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Add lamb, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in cumin, coriander, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant, ~30 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon warm lamb mixture onto hummus center. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately with warm pita bread.

Tools you’ll need

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

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