Spiced Beef and Hummus Bowls

Name: Spiced Beef and Hummus Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 4 pita breads (whole wheat); 1 cup hummus; 1 cup cucumber (chopped); 1 cup Roma tomatoes (chopped)

Flavorful ground beef seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, served in vibrant bowls with crisp vegetables, creamy hummus, and warm pita bread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.01/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
4 pita breads (whole wheat)
1 cup hummus
1 cup cucumber (chopped)
1 cup Roma tomatoes (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add 1/2 of a finely diced yellow onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Season the beef mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine 1 can of rinsed and drained chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley. Gently mash some of the chickpeas with a fork if desired.
Warm the 4 whole wheat pita breads according to package instructions, or by toasting lightly. You can also lightly char them directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side.
Assemble the bowls: Spread 1 cup of hummus among four bowls. Top with the spiced ground beef mixture, chickpea salad, 1 cup of chopped cucumber, and 1 cup of chopped Roma tomatoes. Serve with warm pita bread.

Notes

For a little extra crunch, you can toast the pita bread until golden brown before serving. Leftovers of components can be stored separately and assembled just before eating.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 640
Protein: 39.5 g
Carbohydrates: 58.7 g
Fat: 28.1 g
Fiber: 14.2 g
Sodium: 820 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.9 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg