Best Layered Hummus Dip Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    2461 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Best Layered Hummus Dip Recipe

This layered hummus dip makes a beautiful appetizer or light dinner in under 30 minutes! Top creamy hummus with a layer of perfectly spiced meat, and finish it off with fresh tomatoes, a sprinkle of parsley, red onion, and toasted pine nuts. You don't need much more than some warm pita or crunchy pita chips to enjoy this layered dip!

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Ingredients

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For Hummus:

  • Make this Homemade Hummus Recipe, or use 16-oz store-bought quality hummus that you like.

For Spiced Beef:

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef, I used ButcherBox 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sumac
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce

Fresh toppings

  • 1 Roma tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts, optional
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Instructions

  1. Prepare hummus in advance using this recipe for creamy homemade hummus OR prepare 16-oz of quality store-bought plain hummus.
  2. To make the spiced beef topping, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet until shimmering but not smoking. Add most of the onions, keeping about 1 tbsp or so for later. Add green peppers and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes or so, stirring regularly, until softened.
  3. Add lean ground beef and saute until fully browned (about 8 mins or so.) Carefully drain any excess fat and return skillet to heat. Season beef with kosher salt, pepper, allspice, sumac, and cinnamon. Stir in tomato sauce, and cook another 5 mins or so, stirring occasionally.
  4. Assemble the layered hummus dip! Spread hummus in a serving bowl. Pour a generous drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil (I used our Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil.) Top with the spiced meat, fresh chopped tomatoes, parsley, the remaining red onion, and toasted pine nuts.
  5. Serve immediately with warm pita pockets or these homemade pita chips. 

Notes

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  • Make ahead tips: If you are making hummus from scratch, feel free to do that a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. You can also make the spiced meat a day ahead. 
  • What to serve with it: I like some warm pita pockets or pita chips, but you could also do some roasted tomatoes, fried eggplant, or a couscous salad. 
  • Swaps and substitutions: If you're not in the mood for chickpeas, try this white bean hummus instead. And don't feel like you need to spice the meat the same way I do! You can use other warm spices, like paprika, turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, ras el hanout, etc.
  • How to store leftovers: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you’re able to, try to scoop the spiced meat off the hummus when you want to enjoy some leftovers, so you can quickly reheat it in a skillet on the stovetop. If not, simply allow it to come to room temperature.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 246.1kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16.1g (5%) Protein 15.1g (30%) Fat 14.6g (22%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 24.6mg (8%) Sodium 413.1mg (17%) Potassium 488.3mg (14%) Fiber 5.9g (24%) Sugar 2.2g (4%) Vitamin A 659IU (13%) Vitamin C 19.3mg (21%) Calcium 54.9mg (5%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2461 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 246.1kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 16.1g 5%
Protein 15.1g 30%
Fat 14.6g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g 27%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g 29%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 24.6mg 8%
Sodium 413.1mg 17%
Potassium 488.3mg 10%
Fiber 5.9g 24%
Sugar 2.2g 4%
Vitamin A 659IU 13%
Vitamin C 19.3mg 21%
Calcium 54.9mg 5%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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