Hummus with Ground Beef

Step 1

Place chickpeas in a bowl of water and rub them together to peel the skin (optional step, but helps create a creamy texture).

Step 2

Drain the garbanzo beans and transfer them to a food processor. Blend them alone until they become powder-like, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and salt and 2-3 ice cubes, and blend for about 5 minutes until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed by adding more lemon juice or salt.

Step 4

Spoon the hummus onto a plate or bowl, and spread the hummus with the back of a spoon to create swirls.

Step 5

In a medium size pan over medium heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the pine nuts and toast until golden brown; set aside.

Step 6

Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet. Add the ground beef, season with 7 Spice, salt and pepper and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the ground beef over the hummus on the bowl. Top with the toasted pine nuts. Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle olive oil around the platter. Serve at room temperature or warmed with pita bread or pita chips.