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hummus with lamb spiced figs
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Hummus with Lamb + Spiced Figs

Hummus with lamb + figs in spices brings the chickpea spread into mealtime. Also, find ideas for the best things to dip in hummus.
Course: Entrees
Keyword: best things to dip in hummus, hummus with lamb
Servings: 8
Calories: 418kcal

Ingredients

Lamb with Spiced Figs

  • 4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 1 cup water
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • 1 cup dried figs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot , finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 pound ground lamb

Hummus

  • 1 (30oz) can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves , chopped coarsely
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt
  • Pine nuts
  • Pita chips

Instructions

Make the Spiced Lamb with Figs

  • Whisk the pomegranate molasses and water together in a small saucepan. Add lime juice and bring to a simmer with the spices, and sliced figs. Set aside to steep for 20 minutes.

Make the Hummus

  • Meanwhile, make the hummus in a food processor, processing the chickpeas with the garlic, tahini, olive oil, and lemon until smooth, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Finish the Spiced Lamb

  • In a large skillet set over medium low heat, saute the shallots in olive oil once it’s shimmering, until they are soft, about 2 minutes. Add the ground lamb and a pinch of salt to the skillet over medium heat, breaking it up and browning it. Grind some fresh black pepper into the skillet. Once the lamb is cooked, add the figs and their soaking liquid to the skillet, cooking until most of the liquid has cooked through and glossy, about 6 minutes.
  • Scoop the hummus into a platter and with the back of a spoon, make a deep, wide well in the middle. Spoon the lamb into the well. Garnish with pine nuts. Serve with pita chips.

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Notes

Recipe and photos by Annelies Z

 
NOTE: If you can’t find pomegranate molasses, substitute ½ cup of pomegranate juice and cut the water back in the recipe to ½ cup.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg