Hummus with Spiced Lamb, Scallions & Dill (have to make hummus separately)

By stancec44

Lamb’s robust flavor stands up well to a base of hummus and a flurry of fresh dill, but beef is great in this recipe, too. The mixture also makes for a good filling for a pita sandwich — with or without hummus.

Serve with whole-wheat pita wedges.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces ground lamb (may substitute lean ground beef)
• 2 scallions (white and green parts), minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber (peeled or unpeeled)
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• About 2 cups Homemade Hummus
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted (see Note) 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from portlandoregonian.or.newsmemory.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the ground lamb, scallions, cinnamon, coriander, salt and pepper in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no trace of pink is left. Remove from the heat.

Stir in the cucumber and white wine vinegar. Taste, and add more salt, as needed.

Spread the hummus on a platter, then top with the spiced meat mixture. Scatter the almonds, dill and red pepper flakes over the top and serve.