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Hummus with Tahini and Meat

Homemade hummus with tahini, made even better with tender filet beef! In just a few steps, you can make the perfect meal. Serve with Arabic bread.

Total time50 min
Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Yield2 servings
DifficultyHard
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Breads and flatbreadsLevantDairy freeEgg freeHardBalanced timeBakedFriedBoiledLambLegumes

Recipe story

Hummus with tahini and meat ... a rich, satisfying, nourishing dish that is absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • For the topping:
  • 100 grams very tender filet beef
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • A pinch of paprika
  • A pinch of salt for the meat
  • Olive oil for the topping
  • Whole chickpeas, chopped parsley, and fried pine nuts for garnish

Method

  1. After soaking the chickpeas overnight, drain them the next day and boil until tender, about 1 hour.
    Timers: 60 min
  2. Drain them and let them cool, then place them in an electric blender with the 2 ice cubes, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and tahini. Blend until well combined and very smooth.
  3. Spread the hummus on a serving plate or divide it among several small plates.
  4. Cut the filet beef into small pieces and sauté it in a little oil over medium heat with the pepper, salt, and paprika until it changes color.
  5. Top the hummus with the meat, drizzle with a little olive oil, and garnish with fried pine nuts, a few chickpeas, and parsley.
  6. Eat the hummus with tahini with Arabic bread.
  7. Here is how to make Arabic Bread in a Skillet .. it goes beautifully with hummus and tahini
  8. For more from Amir, here is Kafta and Potato Tray Bake
  9. Also try Lubya with Oil from Amir

Notes and serving ideas

  • Arabic Bread in a Skillet
  • Kafta and Potato Tray Bake
  • Lubya with Oil
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