Middle Eastern Beef & Veggie Mezze
with Raisin Bulgur, Mint & Hummus
750 cals
20 mins
Description
Mezze means a good time at the table, picking and choosing from different bites in one meal. With touches like fresh mint in the ground beef and squash, sumac-sesame spices in the hummus and sweet raisins dotting the bulgur, it’s okay to play favourites!
Contains:
Sesame • Wheat
Ingredients
for 2 servings
(Double for 4 portions)
250g Canadian-raised lean ground beef
200g Diced beets
14g Mint
200g Diced butternut squash
60g Hummus
30g Raisins
80g Bulgur
2 Pita
8g Lovely Levant spices (sumac, sesame seeds, oregano, basil, thyme, savory, lemon zest, marjoram, kosher salt)
Nutrition
Total fat | 30g |
Saturated Fat | 8g |
Sodium | 450mg |
Total carbs | 87g |
Sugar | 24g |
Protein | 37g |
Fibres | 14g |
Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Cook the bulgur
- In a medium pot, combine the bulgur, raisins, ¾ cup water (double for 4 portions) and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, 6 to 8 min., until the bulgur is tender and the water has been absorbed. Fluff the bulgur.
Step 2: Warm the beets
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the beets and 1 tbsp water (double for 4 portions).
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave, 5 to 7 min., until softened.
- Add a drizzle of oil and S&P; stir well.
Step 3: Cook the beef & squash
- Meanwhile, pick the mint leaves off the stems; tear the leaves.
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the beef* and squash; season with ⅔ of the spices and S&P.
- Cook, breaking up the meat, 4 to 6 min., until cooked through and tender.
- Add ½ the mint; stir well.
- Ground pork: same instruction as above.
Step 4: Season the hummus
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hummus, remaining spices and S&P.
Step 5: Warm the pita
- Wrap the pita in a slightly dampened paper towel.
- On a plate, microwave, in 10 sec. increments, until warm.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
Step 6: Plate your dish
- Divide the spiced hummus between your plates and spread out in a circular motion.
- Top with the beef, squash, bulgur and beets.
- Garnish with the remaining mint.
- Serve the pita on the side. Bon appétit!