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Hummus with Lamb

The creameist and fluffiest hummus that gets even better with a helping of shawarma spiced lamb in the center! Serve it as a side dish or call it a meal with lots of pita for endless dipping!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Yields6 to 7
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Servings6 to 7

Ingredients

HUMMUS

  • 15- ounce can chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

LAMB

  • 12 ounces lamb shoulder, cubed small
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon sumac
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

FOR ASSEMBLY

  • fried pine nuts
  • mint
  • parsley
  • red onion
  • pita bread

Instructions 

COOK THE LAMB

  1. To a small bowl, add the cubed lamb, olive oil, allspice, cumin, coriander, salt, paprika, black pepper, cardamom, and sumac. Mix together to marinate evenly.
  2. Heat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil and add the lamb.
  3. Sear the lamb all around and cook until fully done in the center, around 7 to 9 minutes.
  4. Take the lamb off the heat and set it aside.

MAKE THE HUMMUS

  1. To a food processor, add the chickpeas, ice water, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and salt.
  2. Blend for a few minutes until completely smooth and very fluffy! Check on it every now and again until you have achieved that consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust salt content as needed.

ASSEMBLE

  1. Add the hummus to a wide deep bowl and spread it out in a circular motion.
  2. Add the cubed lamb to the center and optional to garnish with fried pine nuts, chopped mint and/or parsley, a sprinkle of cumin, and paprika.
  3. Enjoy with pita bread!

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