Name: Hummus Dinner Bowls
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 lb. ground beef, or a vegetarian alternative such as Lightlife® Smart Ground; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 pint cherry tomatoes or 2 medium heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1" pieces; 1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 batch Easy Canned Chickpea Hummus; Extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges, Aleppo-style pepper, hot sauce, pickles, and pita (for serving; optional)

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Hummus is a great base for a weeknight dinner. Top each serving off with crispy spiced beef (or a vegetarian alternative) and a fresh tomato salad and dig in, with pita or without.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 lb. ground beef, or a vegetarian alternative such as Lightlife® Smart Ground

1 tsp. ground coriander

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tsp. kosher salt, divided

1 pint cherry tomatoes or 2 medium heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1" pieces

1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 batch Easy Canned Chickpea Hummus

Extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges, Aleppo-style pepper, hot sauce, pickles, and pita (for serving; optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Heat oil in a large heavy, preferably cast-iron, skillet over high. Pat beef (or vegetarian alternative) dry with paper towels, then press into an even layer in skillet with a spatula. Season with coriander, pepper, cinnamon, and 1 tsp. salt and cook, undisturbed, until a brown crust begins to form underneath, about 6 minutes. Turn, break beef into pieces, and continue to cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Meanwhile, toss tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
Step 3
Divide hummus among shallow bowls. Using the back of a spoon, smooth into an even layer, then create a wide divot in the center. Spoon spiced beef and tomato mixture over, then drizzle with oil and sprinkle with Aleppo-style pepper, if using. Serve with lemon wedges, hot sauce, pickles, and pita alongside, if using.

Recipe notes

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