Description
Tender spiced lamb, perfectly complements creamy hummus. A vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) boneless lamb shoulder
- 1 lemon Juice of
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp ground sumac
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) salted butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups (592 ml) Whipped Hummus
- A few sprigs flat-leaf parsley
- Fresh mint
- Pita for serving
Instructions
- Cut the meat into bite-size pieces, trimming off and discarding any excess fat.
- Combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt, 1 tablespoon of the sumac and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the lamb and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Drain the meat, discarding the marinade, then pat it lightly with paper towels.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the butter has melted and become foamy, add the marinated lamb and stir to coat.
- Increase the heat to high; cook about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is well browned on all sides, with crisped edges, and cooked through. Season with 1 tablespoon of the sumac and cinnamon. Taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remove from the heat.
- When ready to serve, divide the hummus among individual salad-size plates, using the back of a spoon to spread each portion into a 4-inch round, turning the plate as you go. Create a well at the center of each portion, then fill it with a big spoonful of the lamb. Garnish each serving with parsley, a generous drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of sumac. Serve right away with pita for scooping.
Notes
- For deeper lamb flavor, marinate for longer—up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Substitute ground lamb for cubed lamb shoulder to reduce cooking time. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- To keep the hummus from drying out, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100