Spicy Meat and Pine Nut Hummus Dip Recipe

How to make spicy hummus dip with minced meat and pine nuts

Luxurious oriental recipe

A luxurious recipe with a Lebanese-Saudi flair that combines the softness of chickpeas with the heat of minced meat rich in spices.
Serve it with pickled red onions and a lemon twist…a recipe worthy of a festive meal or a sumptuous appetizer on a Friday night.

✅ Ingredients (serves 4 people):

🍲 For hummus:
- 2 cups of boiled chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons of tahini
- 1 small garlic clove
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- A pinch of salt + cumin

🥩 For minced meat:
- 200g fresh minced veal , or minced meat from Meat & More
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 chopped hot pepper (or 1 tablespoon of hot pepper to taste)
- A spoon of olive oil
- Salt + mixed spices + cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

🧅 For pickled red onions:
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- A pinch of salt
A pinch of sugar
- A sprinkle of sumac (optional)

👨🍳 Preparation method:

1. In a blender, blend the chickpeas with the tahini, lemon, garlic, oil, salt, and cumin until very smooth.
   Add a little more cooking water if needed for a creamier texture. Then spread it out on a serving platter with a small hole in the center.

2. In a frying pan, heat the oil and sauté the onions until wilted, then add the meat, hot peppers, and spices, and cook until browned.
   Add the toasted pine nuts at the end.

3. In a bowl, mix the onion slices with lemon juice, salt, sugar, and sumac. Let it rest for 20 minutes before serving.

4. Pour the hot meat mixture over the hummus, and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil.
   Serve with pickled onions and fresh Arabic bread.

🍽️ Serving suggestion:

Serve the dip warm with toasted bread or Arabic toast.

💡 Chef's Tip:

Heat the hummus a little before adding the meat… the flavor becomes deeper and richer!

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