Spiced Lamb Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground lamb
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups hummus
• 4 ounces feta or goat cheese
• seeds from 1 pomegranate (optional)
• extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
• handful of fresh herbs, for serving
• flatbread or pita chips, for serving

Directions

1. In a large skillet, combine the ground lamb and onion and cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the lamb with a wooden spoon, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, lemon zest, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper and saute until the lamb is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the herbs. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
2. Divide the hummus among four to six bowls and top with the lamb, feta, pomegranate seeds (if desired), olive oil, and herbs. Serve with flatbread or pita chips for scooping.