Spiced Lamb With Pine Nuts
18
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time25 min
- Makes4 servings
(Photo: Erik Putz)
Adding spicy sautéed meat turns hummus into a fabulous main course. Serve with lots of very fresh pita.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
500 g lean ground lamb, or beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp finely chopped parsley, divided
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp hot-red-chili flakes
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
4 pitas, cut into wedges
Hummus, for serving
Instructions
HEAT a large frying pan over medium. Add oil, then onion. Cook until onion starts to soften, 3 min. Add meat and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains, 5 to 7 min. Add garlic, 2 tbsp parsley, spices and salt. Season with fresh pepper. Continue cooking for 3 min. Let cool slightly.
SPOON over hummus, then sprinkle with remaining parsley and pine nuts. Serve immediately with pita.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 514, Protein 29g, Carbohydrates 41g, Fat 25g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 733mg.
Excellent source of Zinc.
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