Hummus with Ground Beef

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is lower in calories and nut-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is often cheaper and lower in fat.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water and drain.

Blend soaked chickpeas in a food processor until smooth.

Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to the processor and blend until creamy.

Adjust consistency with water as needed, then season with salt and pepper.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Spread hummus on a serving plate, creating a well in the center.

Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture into the well of the hummus.

Garnish with chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts.

Serve with pita bread for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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