Hummus with Baharat Spiced Beyond Burger®

Spiced beef with hummus is a popular appetizer in the Middle East. Try our vegetarian spin on this classic recipe using Beyond Burger (or your favorite meat alternative) with Rumi's Baharat spice blend - a healthy, flavorful meat-free dish.

Ingredients

For the hummus:

• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 Tbsp water
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp Rumi Wild Ground Cumin
• ¾ tsp salt
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 can of chickpeas (Do not drain)
• Pita bread

For the baharat spiced Beyond Burger:

• 1 lb ground Beyond Burger
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp Rumi Baharat Spice Blend
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 1 onion, diced

Instructions

For the hummus:

1. Blend the water, olive oil, salt, garlic, lemon juice, & tahini in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add chickpeas (Do not drain) and continue blending for a couple minutes until smooth.
3. Refrigerate while cooking the Baharat Spiced Beyond Burger

For the baharat spiced Beyond Burger:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet.
2. Add onions and cook until it is soft and translucent.
3. Add Rumi Baharat Spice Blend, salt, & pepper and then sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the ground Beyond Burger and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned.
5. Add in the pine nuts and cook for 1 minute and remove from heat.

For plating:

1. Remove hummus from refrigerator and serve on large plate.
2. Create a pivot in the middle of plate and place the Baharat Spiced Beyond Burger in it.
3. Serve with pitas or vegetables.