Description
Creamy hummus topped with savory spiced beef, crunchy pine nuts, and fresh herbs. Hummus bil Lahme is a warm and hearty Middle Eastern dish perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup ice water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 250 grams ground beef or lamb
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the meat and toasting the pine nuts.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, ice water, olive oil, cumin, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed.
- In the skillet, toast the pine nuts in a splash of olive oil for 2–3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the beef with allspice, paprika, cinnamon, and salt. Stir frequently until browned and fully cooked through.
- Let the meat develop crispy edges by letting it sit undisturbed for a minute or two before removing from heat.
- Spread the hummus onto a serving platter, make a shallow well in the center, and spoon the hot beef over the top. Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle pine nuts, paprika, and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with warm pita or flatbread.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked chickpeas for deeper flavor.
- Toast pine nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- For extra creaminess, chill tahini before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Hummus bil Lahme, Middle Eastern recipes, hummus with meat, easy hummus recipe, Lebanese hummus