BEST EVER 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.

Peel chickpeas and discard the peels.

Blend peeled chickpeas until powder-like consistency.

Add salt, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and ice cubes to the blender.

Blend for at least three minutes until creamy and smooth.

Transfer hummus to a plate.

Toast raw pine nuts in olive oil until golden, then transfer to a bowl to cool.

In the same pan, add more olive oil and ground beef.

Season beef with salt, pepper, and Lebanese seven spice; cook until browned.

Assemble by adding ground beef to the center of the hummus.

Top with toasted pine nuts and parsley; optionally add tomatoes for garnish.

Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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