Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup canned salt free chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 small cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing)
  • 1 1/4 lb ground beef (medium fat, if possible)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional for adults)
  • Tahini (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 F and put a baking sheet into an oven to preheat.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, oil and lemon zest until smooth.
  • In a bowl, mix the hummus with the ground beef, pepper and salt if using.
  • Grease baking sheet. Roll into about 35-40 one-tablespoon balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flipping half way through.
  • Serve as is or drizzled with tahini and topped with sesame seeds.