Hummus with Ground Lamb and Toasted Pine Nuts
A Lebanese specialty, creamy hummus is topped with hushwee, a cinnamon-scented meat and pine nut mixture, then served with warm pita bread.
Ingredients
- 1 hummus classic, un-garnished, platter
- 1 tablespoon clarified butter (ghee)
- 1 pound lamb or sirloin, ground
- 1 onion medium diced
- 2 tablespoons Lebanese spice blend all-purpose
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
- parsley to serve, fresh
Instructions
- Spread hummus in a thin layer on a large platter and set aside.
- Melt clarified butter in a deep skillet over medium-high heat then add lamb to the pan. Begin browning the lamb using a wooden spoon to break up into bite-sized pieces.
- After about 5 minutes, when the lamb is still partially cooked, stir in the onion and spices. Continue sautéing, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and lamb is fully cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove pan from the heat and stir in the pine nuts. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Spoon warm lamb and pine nut mixture over the hummus and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with warm pita bread for scooping.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 13.7g | 27% |
| Fat | 25.5g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6g | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.9g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.