layered hummus dip

Epic 3-layer hummus dip, prepared Lebanese-style. Creamy hummus, topped with a layer of perfectly-spiced meat mixture with warm flavors like allspice and cinnamon. Finished with fresh tomatoes, a sprinkle of parsley and toasted pine nuts.

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Make this Homemade Hummus Recipe,

virgin olive oil

red onion, chopped, divided

garlic cloves,

green bell pepper,

oz beef

allspice

tsp sumac

cinnamon

tomato sauce

Roma tomato, chopped

parsley

tbsp toasted pine nuts, optional

Prepare hummus in advance using this recipe for creamy homemade hummus OR prepare 16-oz of quality store-bought plain hummus.

To make the spiced beef topping, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet until shimmering but not smoking. Add most of the onions, keeping about 1 tbsp or so for later. Add green peppers and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes or so, stirring regularly, until softened.

Add lean ground beef and saute until fully browned (about 8 mins or so.) Carefully drain any excess fat and return skillet to heat. Season beef with kosher salt, pepper, allspice, sumac, and cinnamon. Stir in tomato sauce, and cook another 5 mins or so, stirring occasionally.

Assemble the layered hummus dip! Spread hummus in a serving bowl. Pour a generous drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil (I used our Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil.) Top with the spiced meat, fresh chopped tomatoes, parsley, the remaining red onion, and toasted pine nuts.

Serve immediately with warm pita pockets or these homemade pita chips. 

Hi Suzy,

This is the first time I've EVER left a comment under a recipe but this one was well worth the time! 

I made the hummus at home as well (with your recipe), and even though peeling chickpeas was time-consuming, I'm a fan for life! I've always reluctantly paid  the huge amount Middle Eastern restaurants in my area charge for extra  hummus because you can't get the "real" hummus from stores- but never again! My husband basically licked the plate clean- He's not a big fan of mixed spices so I was a bit nervous he wouldn't like it but the whole recipe came together great and looked so pretty. 

Thanks for introducing such a wonderful dish to my kitchen, and solving my hummus problem. I'm so excited to try other recipes from your page!

Cheers,
Liis

So delicious! I made this for Christmas and it was a hit! I did swap out the ground beef for 8oz cooked lentils to make it vegan, and added some vegan feta on top - will def be making this again and again. &lt;3

This dish is SO good and so easy to make!  Served it with warm naan bread...I will definitely be making this again!  Thank you for all your recipes, my family has been introduced to many new flavors and spices, love it!

This was the hit at our super bowl gathering!  My kids loved it too.  I may have put too much allspice and cinnamon at first but adjusted it by adding some cumin, garlic powder and a hint of smoked paprika to offset some of the sweetness.  This is going to be a regular in our house!

Is your recipe half a 15oz can of tomato sauce? I felt like it didn’t look like your picture, like too much sauce?

I have already reviewed this recipe and if I could give it MORE stars I would!  I could seriously eat this every week it is that good!  If you haven’t tried it, DO IT!  You won’t be disappointed!!  And leftovers are just as good!  Serve it with warm naan bread bites!!  Best recipe EVER!!!

Is 8oz of beef equal to a half a plus of meat?   I had a pound of meat- which would be 16 ounces.   I doubled the recipe for 16 ounces of beef.  I used a cup of tomato sauce, accordingly to the double recipe.   It doesn’t look like your picture.  It’s very tomato saucy - almost like a Mediterranean sloppy joe.   I make hashweh all the time-  which I was assuming this would be more like.  Maybe the tomato sauce is Half a cup for 16 oz beef-   1/4 cup for 8 oz.

Absolutely delicious! The descriptions are sufficiently specific, the dish tastes great. Will definitely make it again.

Really super. Quite a lot of your recipes are staples in my kitchen, I would love to buy your olive oils and spices. If only they were available in Germany!
Greetings from the overseas :)

Perfect. So good! Everybody raved. Thank you!

Made this last night for company and it was a hit! Glad I have enough to make another batch for easter today! Served it with your homemade wheat pita chips!

Make a platter of layered Greek hummus dip with salty feta, creamy hummus and Kalamata olives for a healthy Mediterranean inspired appetizer or snack.Serve with veggies or pita chips as an easy recipe!

Greek Layered Hummus Dip

cucumber

cherry or grape tomatoes (chopped)

red onion (sliced thin)

extra virgin olive oil

lemon juice (divided)

garlic powder

oregano (divided)

salt and black pepper (to taste)

plain Greek yogurt (full fat)

garlic

dill weed

hummus (store bought

Kalamata olives (chopped)

Feta (crumbled)

parsley (chopped)

Veggies or pita chips dipping and/or pita chips (for serving)

Dice one half of the cucumber and add to a large bowl, along with the tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic powder, and half of the oregano. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cover and set aside until ready to use.

To prepare the Tzatziki sauce, shred remaining cucumber with a box grater and place in another large bowl. Add Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, and the remaining oregano and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cover and set aside until ready to use.

Spread the hummus into a uniform layer on small serving platter (or in an 8” x 8” casserole dish).

Top the hummus with an even layer of the Greek yogurt tzatziki mixture.

Use a slotted spoon to drain excess liquid from the seasoned tomato, red onion, and cucumber mixture before spreading on top of the Tzatziki sauce.

Add the Kalamata olives, followed by the crumbled Feta and fresh chopped parsley. Serve with veggies and pita chips for dipping.

This dip looks so creamy and delicious, my mouth is watering!

No Greek here either but I love the Greek flavors in recipes such as this one! Yum!

This Hummus Platter looks creamy and yum. Amazing combination of all the flavors and ingredients. Best for a party or gathering. My guest to relish it all.

Love this layered hummus dip! So many of my favourite Greek foods in one dish!

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