Loaded Hummus Extravaganza | Perfect for Sharing and Amazingly Flavorful

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta is more affordable.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories; black olives are often cheaper.

Heat a pan and add olive oil.

Chop red onion and add to the hot pan.

Season onions with salt and black pepper.

Add cumin, cinnamon, onion powder, and garlic powder to the onions.

Mix the onions and cook until translucent but not caramelized.

Add ground beef to the pan with the onions and spices.

Season the beef with salt and black pepper, lower the heat, and let it cook.

Add red pepper flakes to the beef for extra flavor.

Chop fresh parsley and set aside.

Slice cherry tomatoes and set aside.

Once the beef is cooked, prepare to assemble the dish.

Spread a generous amount of hummus onto a serving platter, creating a lip around the edge.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the hummus.

Add the cooked beef and onion mixture on top of the hummus.

Scatter fresh tomatoes over the beef.

Add kalamata olives on top.

Spoon yogurt over the entire dish for creaminess.

Sprinkle chopped parsley and paprika on top for garnish.

Serve with pita chips on the side.

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