Dinner

Hummus with Ground Beef and Pine Nuts Recipe

Byrami Hayes January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Introduction

This delicious hummus with ground beef combines creamy, zesty chickpeas with spiced, savory meat and crunchy pine nuts. It’s a satisfying dish perfect for sharing as a snack or appetizer. Serve it with warm pita for a crowd-pleasing Mediterranean treat.

A white plate with a thick, creamy layer of pale beige hummus spread evenly in a round shape, topped with a generous heap of cooked ground meat in the center, which is dark brown and crumbly. On top of the meat are shiny golden toasted pine nuts and finely chopped green parsley sprinkled over everything. Three fresh, red tomato wedges rest on one side of the meat. A woman's hand is seen dipping a golden-brown triangular chip into the hummus on the edge of the plate. The plate is placed on a white marbled surface with some scattered parsley leaves nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 15 oz can chickpeas
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1-2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
½ pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon 7 spice (or cinnamon/allspice)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley (for serving)
Olive oil (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: For the hummus, place the chickpeas in a bowl of water and rub them together to peel the skins if desired; this helps create a creamier texture. Drain well.
Step 2: Transfer the chickpeas to a food processor and blend until they become powder-like, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3: Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves, salt, and 2-3 ice cubes to the processor. Blend for about 5 minutes until smooth. Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt if needed.
Step 4: Spoon the hummus onto a serving plate or bowl and spread it with the back of a spoon to create swirls.
Step 5: For the ground beef and pine nuts, heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toast them until golden brown, then set aside.
Step 6: In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Add the ground beef, season with 7 spice, salt, and black pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 7: Transfer the cooked ground beef over the hummus. Top with toasted pine nuts and garnish with fresh parsley. Drizzle olive oil around the platter.
Step 8: Serve at room temperature or warmed, accompanied by pita bread or pita chips.

Tips & Variations

Peeling the chickpeas is optional but makes the hummus smoother and creamier.
Use a mix of cinnamon and allspice if you don’t have 7 spice for a similar warm flavor.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika on top for extra depth and color.
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with sautéed mushrooms or spiced lentils.

Storage

Store hummus and cooked ground beef separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, warm the beef gently and bring hummus to room temperature. Avoid reheating hummus to maintain its creamy texture.