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Hummus & Beef Tart
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Hummus & Beef Tart
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Hummus & Beef Tart

This recipe features a savory tart combining creamy Al Wadi Chilled Hummus with seasoned lamb or beef, all baked on a flaky puff pastry sheet. Enhanced with traditional Middle Eastern flavors like 7 spices, tahini, and pomegranate molasses, and garnished with toasted pine nuts, fresh pomegranate seeds, and parsley, this tart is a delightful and unique dish perfect for a meal or appetizer. The egg wash gives the pastry a beautiful golden finish.
#Tart
#Hummus
#Beef
#Lamb
#Puff Pastry
#Middle Eastern
#Savory
#Appetizer
#Main Course
Unrolling and scoring puff pastry
Unrolling and scoring puff pastry

Recipe Information

18m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
43m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Middle Eastern
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
25g
Protein
30g
Carbs
28g
Fat
Cooked spiced beef for the tart
Cooked spiced beef for the tart

Ingredients

  • Puff pastry sheet

    1 sheet
  • Al Wadi Chilled Hummus

    400 g
  • Al Wadi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    2 Tbsp
  • Lamb cutlet, beef fillet, or minced meat

    0.5 kg
  • 7 spices

    1 tsp
  • Black pepper

    to taste
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Al Wadi Tahina

    1 Tbsp
  • Al Wadi Natural Pomegranate Molasses

    0.3 cup
  • Toasted Pine nuts
    (For garnish)

    as needed
  • Pomegranate seeds
    (For garnish)

    as needed
  • Parsley
    (Fresh, chopped, for garnish)

    as needed
  • Egg yolk
    (For egg wash)

    1
  • Milk or cooking cream
    (For egg wash)

    1 Tbsp
Servings: 6
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Assembling the Hummus & Beef Tart
Assembling the Hummus & Beef Tart

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your puff pastry packaging. Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Score a border around the edges of the pastry, about 1 inch in, taking care not to cut all the way through.
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    Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your puff pastry packaging. Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Score a border around the edges of the pastry, about 1 inch in, taking care not to cut all the way through.
    2m

    Scoring creates a raised crust. Ensure the pastry is chilled for best results.
  • 2

    In a pan, heat 2 Tbsp of Al Wadi Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add the lamb cutlet, beef fillet, or minced meat. Cook until browned, breaking up any clumps if using minced meat. Season with 1 tsp of 7 spices, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
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    In a pan, heat 2 Tbsp of Al Wadi Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add the lamb cutlet, beef fillet, or minced meat. Cook until browned, breaking up any clumps if using minced meat. Season with 1 tsp of 7 spices, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
    8m

    Cook the meat until fully done and slightly crispy for added texture.
  • 3

    In a bowl, combine the Al Wadi Chilled Hummus with 1 Tbsp of Al Wadi Tahina and 1/4 cup of Al Wadi Natural Pomegranate Molasses. Stir until well combined and smooth.
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    In a bowl, combine the Al Wadi Chilled Hummus with 1 Tbsp of Al Wadi Tahina and 1/4 cup of Al Wadi Natural Pomegranate Molasses. Stir until well combined and smooth.
    3m

    Adjust tahini and pomegranate molasses to your preference for a richer or tangier flavor.
  • 4

    Spread the prepared hummus mixture evenly over the scored puff pastry sheet, staying within the border. Top the hummus with the cooked and seasoned meat.
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    Spread the prepared hummus mixture evenly over the scored puff pastry sheet, staying within the border. Top the hummus with the cooked and seasoned meat.
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    Ensure the hummus layer is not too thick to allow for even baking.
  • 5

    Prepare the egg wash by whisking 1 egg yolk with 1 Tbsp of milk or cooking cream. Brush the egg wash over the scored edges of the puff pastry.
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    Prepare the egg wash by whisking 1 egg yolk with 1 Tbsp of milk or cooking cream. Brush the egg wash over the scored edges of the puff pastry.
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    The egg wash will give the crust a beautiful golden color and shine.
  • 6

    Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up around the edges, and the filling is heated through.
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    Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up around the edges, and the filling is heated through.
    25m

    Keep an eye on the tart to prevent over-browning. If the crust browns too quickly, you can cover it loosely with foil.
  • 7

    Once baked, remove the tart from the oven. Garnish generously with toasted pine nuts, fresh pomegranate seeds, and chopped parsley before serving.
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    Once baked, remove the tart from the oven. Garnish generously with toasted pine nuts, fresh pomegranate seeds, and chopped parsley before serving.
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    Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or a light meal.
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