Description
Flaky puff pastry topped with creamy hummus, spiced ground beef, toasted pine nuts, and fresh parsley for a savory and elegant appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Place puff pastry on the baking sheet. Cut slits about ½ inch from the edges to form a square frame, without cutting all the way through. Prick the center with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Bake Pastry: Brush pastry with beaten egg and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and puffed.
- Cook Beef: Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned. Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 more minutes, then remove from heat.
- Assemble: Gently press down the center of the baked pastry. Spread hummus evenly inside the frame. Spoon beef mixture over the hummus.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Slice into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade hummus depending on preference.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with Aleppo pepper or chili flakes.
- You can substitute ground lamb or turkey for the beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
