Warm Hummus And Lamb Salad (And Sandwich Filling)

Name: Warm Hummus And Lamb Salad (And Sandwich Filling)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 peppers (red, orange, yellow, or a combination)-roasted, either fresh or jarred; 1 onion, medium to large, chopped; 1 T. minced garlic; 1 T. olive oil; 1 lb. ground lamb or beef (leftover beef or lamb can also be used); 1/2 cup pitted olives (black or calamata); 2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh or purchased hummus; Splash of hot sauce (optional and to taste); 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 pint fresh cherry tomatoes halved or 2 large tomatoes rinsed, cored, seeded and chopped.; 1/2 cup feta cheese; 1 lemon quartered; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion; For salad: 1 bag prepared and cleaned spinach, 1/2 cup sliced or cubed cucumber; For sandwiches: 4 pita bread (warmed)

Servings: persons

2 peppers (red, orange, yellow, or a combination)-roasted, either fresh or jarred
1 onion, medium to large, chopped
1 T. minced garlic
1 T. olive oil
1 lb. ground lamb or beef (leftover beef or lamb can also be used)
1/2 cup pitted olives (black or calamata)
2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh or purchased hummus
Splash of hot sauce (optional and to taste)
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 pint fresh cherry tomatoes halved or 2 large tomatoes rinsed, cored, seeded and chopped.
1/2 cup feta cheese
1 lemon quartered
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
For salad: 1 bag prepared and cleaned spinach, 1/2 cup sliced or cubed cucumber
For sandwiches: 4 pita bread (warmed)

1
Use a 12 inch frying pan or an equivalent. Over high heat the onion, garlic and oil until onions are browned, stirring often. (10 minutes) Add the meat, stirring and breaking apart until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink. Reduce heat to simmer. Add the olives and the hummus. Cook until the hummus is very warm, but not bubbling. Stirring frequently. Add hot sauce (optional) and check taste. Add the parsley and tomatoes, stir. Top with feta. The feta needs to become softened but should not melt down. Remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon to taste over the top. If serving as a sandwich, add the green onions at this point.
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If serving as a salad, place spinach and cucumber in a bowl. After mounding with hummus mixture, top with green onions.
3
In either case I serve it with quartered lemons and hot sauce as condiments.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 peppers (red, orange, yellow, or a combination)-roasted, either fresh or jarred, 1 onion, medium to large, chopped, 1 T. minced garlic, 1 T. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Warm Hummus And Lamb Salad (And Sandwich Filling) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!