This protein-filled hummus is amazingly easy to make. The combination of the spiced ground beef with the smooth and tangy flavor of the hummus pair well together.
Recipe type: Delightful Dips and Spreads
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
[1/2] lb. lean ground beef
[1/2] tsp. salt
½] tsp. ground black pepper
[1/2] tsp. seven spices
1 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
[1/2] cuppine nuts
1 batchTraditional Hummus
[1/2] tsp. paprika
2 TB. fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, brown ground beef and salt for about 5 minutes, breaking up chunks with a wooden spoon.
Stir in black pepper and seven spices, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
In another small saucepan over low heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil. Add pine nuts, and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Spread Traditional Hummus to [1/2] inch thickness on a serving plate, and sprinkle with paprika. Evenly spoon meat over center of hummus, evenly top beef with toasted pine nuts, and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve warm or at room temperature with pita bread or pita chips.
Notes
Tasty Tip If you're trying to incorporate more fiber and protein into your diet, this is the perfect recipe to do just that. The addition of meat and pine nuts in the hummus boosts the amount of both.