Spiced Lentil “Beef” with Herbed Avocado Hummus (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

For the Lentil “Beef”

• 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro

For the Herbed Avocado Hummus

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1½ cups canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tbsp tahini (make sure it’s soy-free)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2–4 tbsp water (to thin as needed)