The combination of juicy spiced ground beef, lamb and vegetables gives this hummus unexpected texture and deep flavor. It makes for a great appetizer or party dip, scooped up with warmed pita or flatbread (I even use naan bread) <br /> <br />ingredients : <br /> <br />For the beef mixture: <br /> <br />2 tablespoons of olive oil <br /> <br />1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped <br /> <br />1/2 medium onion, finely chopped <br /> <br />1/2 yellow zucchini, finely chopped <br /> <br />1 garlic clove, minced <br /> <br />1/4 lb ground beef <br /> <br />1/4 lb ground lamb <br /> <br /> 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika <br /> <br />1 tablespoon of chili powder <br /> <br />1/4 teaspoon of cumin <br /> <br />2 tablespoons of tomato paste <br /> <br />salt and pepper to taste <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />for the hummus: <br /> <br />1/2 cup of veggie broth <br /> <br />sesame seeds <br /> <br />1 tablespoon of chopped parsley <br /> <br />1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained <br /> <br />juice from 1/2 lemon <br /> <br />1 garlic clove, minced <br /> <br />1/4 cup of well-stirred tahini <br /> <br />1-2 tablespoons of water <br /> <br />1/4 teaspoon of cumin <br /> <br />2 tablespoons of olive oil, <br />and more for drizzling <br /> <br />salt to taste <br />make it : <br /> <br />Heat the oil in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pepper, zucchini and onion and cook until it becomes soft. <br /> <br />Add the ground meat and break it apart, stir in the spices, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the broth into the ground meat mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes or until broth has almost evaporated, but still juicy. <br /> <br />In a food processor, puree the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, water, cumin olive oil and salt and pepper until very smooth. Spoon the hummus into a shallow bowl and top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley. <br /> <br />Serve with warm pita or naan bread. Voila!

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