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Beef Kofte with Hummus

Aromatic beef kofte with homemade hummus. Ground beef seasoned with cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and coriander, served with chickpea hummus for both plant and meat protein.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 lb grass-fed lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup grated yellow onion
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 (15.5-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 5 tbsp ice water
  • 0.25 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  1. For the kofte: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the avocado oil, then use your hands to mix well, being careful not to overwork. Divide the mixture into twelve portions, then gently shape into logs. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Heat the avocado oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the kofte and brown all over, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the beef is cooked through with an internal temperature of 160°F.
  4. For the hummus: Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the chickpeas and garlic. Pulse a few times then add the lemon juice, tahini, and salt. With the motor running, gradually add the ice water. Leave the motor running for at least 5 minutes for extra smooth and creamy hummus. Transfer to a bowl.
  5. To serve, spread a couple tablespoons of hummus on each plate. Top with a few kofte and sprinkle with sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, and pomegranate seeds.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Resistant starch
    From: Chickpeas
  • Polyphenols
    From: Chickpeas, Pomegranate
  • Dietary fiber
    From: Chickpeas
  • Folate
    From: Chickpeas
  • B vitamins
    From: Chickpeas
  • Salicylic Acid
    From: Cumin
  • Antioxidants
    From: Cinnamon
  • Coumarin
    From: Cinnamon
  • Ellagitannins
    From: Pomegranate
  • Urolithins
    From: Pomegranate
  • Urolithin A
    From: Pomegranate
  • Resveratrol
    From: Pomegranate
  • Punicalagin
    From: Pomegranate

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Heart disease
    Reduces risk of · via Chickpeas
  • Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Chickpeas
  • Obesity
    Reduces risk of · via Chickpeas
  • Aging
    Reduces risk of · via Chickpeas
  • High blood sugar
    Improves · via Resistant starch
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss
    Protects against · via Polyphenols
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Polyphenols
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Constipation
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Diverticulosis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Hemorrhoids
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Hiatal Hernia
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Acid Reflux
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Breast cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Frailty
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Insomnia
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Colorectal cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Periodontitis
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Colon Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Asthma
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Coronary Artery Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Cognitive decline
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Depression
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Neurodegenerative Disease
    Protects against · via Folate
  • High Homocysteine
    Addresses · via B vitamins
  • DNA Damage
    Protects against · via Cumin
  • Esophageal Cancer
    Protects against · via Antioxidants
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
    Improves · via Pomegranate
  • Gut Dysbiosis
    Addresses · via Pomegranate
  • Age-Related Muscle Decline
    Improves · via Urolithins
  • Sarcopenia
    Improves · via Urolithin A
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction
    Protects against · via Urolithin A
  • Ulcerative Colitis
    Improves · via Resveratrol
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Advanced Glycation End Products
    Protects against · via Resveratrol

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