Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Hummus with Lamb
Hummus with Lamb brings together ground lamb, onion, and cumin. Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 16 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers & snacks · Dips & sauces
- Primary protein
- Lamb
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the lid step in mind
Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. Follow the covered and uncovered parts of the method in their own order, especially when the finish changes partway through.
2. Get the blending equipment ready
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
3. Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
Get to know the ingredients
Ground lamb
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Top with lamb mince, scatter over the pine nuts and sprinkle with parsley.
Onion
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add onion and cook until translucent (2 minutes).
Cumin
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Place a pan over medium high heat.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Serve with pita bread. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the food processor and blender. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Place a pan over medium high heat.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. Follow the covered and uncovered parts of the method in their own order, especially when the finish changes partway through.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Cook, breaking up the mince into small pieces, until browned and cooked through (3 minutes).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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