Hummus and Spiced Beef Mince Flatbread with Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe
A delicious and hearty recipe combining spiced lean beef mince with creamy store-bought hummus, topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs. Served with warm flatbreads and rocket leaves, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 500g lean beef mince
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Assembly
- 500g store-bought hummus, room temperature
- 30g pine nuts, toasted
- Fresh parsley and mint (to garnish)
- Fresh rocket leaves (to serve)
- Flatbread (to serve)
- Olive oil or chilli oil (to drizzle)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté onion: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté for a few minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic and cook: Add the crushed garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Cook beef mince: Add the lean beef mince to the pan and cook while stirring continuously until the meat is browned and cooked through.
- Spice the beef: Add the allspice, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and cracked black pepper to the beef mixture. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
- Prepare hummus base and assemble: Spread the store-bought hummus evenly on a large round plate, spreading out to the edges. Top the hummus with the cooked spiced beef mince and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and mint. Serve immediately with warm flatbreads and fresh rocket leaves, drizzled with olive oil or chilli oil for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, substitute olive oil with chilli oil in the cooking process.
- Use wholemeal or gluten-free flatbread to accommodate dietary preferences.
- To toast pine nuts evenly, dry fry them in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden, shaking the pan frequently.
- Ensure the hummus is at room temperature for easier spreading and better texture.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more people or for meal prep.
