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Hey everyone! I’m excited to share a flavorful Middle Eastern dish: Hummus Kawarma. This combination of creamy hummus and spiced lamb is sure to impress. Let’s dive in!
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Hummus Kawarma Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Hummus:
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Hummus Kawarma Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Hummus:
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Make the Hummus:
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Process until smooth.
- With the processor running, add water a tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and drizzle with extra olive oil.
- Prepare the Kawarma:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground lamb until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the lamb is fully cooked.
- If using, stir in the toasted pine nuts.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Spoon the lamb mixture over the prepared hummus.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and an additional drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve the Hummus Kawarma with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables.