Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Hummus with Cinnamon-Spiced Beef: Bright table food—fresh textures, spice on top. Collected Foods Saigon Cinnamon is the flavor driver.

Serves: 4–6 as mezze

Why this spice: Collected Foods Saigon Cinnamon in sautéed beef echoes Middle Eastern spice while hummus keeps the plate cool and creamy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups hummus
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp Collected Foods Saigon Cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• Parsley and lemon wedges

Directions

1. Spread hummus on a platter.
2. Brown beef in oil; season with Saigon Cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Cook until crisp in spots.
3. Spoon beef over hummus; top with pine nuts and parsley. Serve with lemon and pita.

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