This leftover lamb-loaded hummus dish is topped with crunchy chickpeas and a zingy dill dressing

Name: This leftover lamb-loaded hummus dish is topped with crunchy chickpeas and a zingy dill dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g tin chickpeas, drained; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; Pinch of chilli flakes (optional); 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 25g pack dill, thick stems discarded and remainder finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 20 g toasted pine nuts; Juice 1/2 lemon; 200 g pack hummus; 150 g leftover roast lamb, shredded, at room temperature

This impressive sharing plate is so easy to put together and makes the most of your leftover lamb

By Linzi PucinoPublished: 04 April 2026

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hummus topped with shredded meat roasted chickpeas and herbs

This loaded hummus dish is an easy way to pull off effortless hosting – don’t forget the dippers! Toasted pitta or tortilla chips work well.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Ingredients

400 g tin chickpeas, drained
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. smoked paprika
Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 25g pack dill, thick stems discarded and remainder finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
20 g toasted pine nuts
Juice 1/2 lemon
200 g pack hummus
150 g leftover roast lamb, shredded, at room temperature

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Pat the chickpeas dry and transfer to a baking tray along with the olive oil, paprika and chilli (if using). Stir well to combine then season and roast for 20min.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, combine the extra virgin olive oil, dill, garlic and pine nuts in a small bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste.
3. Step 3Spread the hummus over a large plate. Top with the lamb and crispy chickpeas. then spoon over the dill dressing to serve.

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It’s easier to shred the lamb while it’s still warm, but if you haven’t, allow it to come to room temp, then gently pull apart with your fingers.

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Linzi Pucino

Kitchen Manager

Linzi joins the Good Housekeeping team as Kitchen Manager, looking after the brand-new, state-of-the art test and demo kitchens based in the heart of Leicester Square. With over a decade of experience producing food content for leading brands, she’s won awards for her recipes, battled Christmas dinners in July, and spent a lot of time pondering the next big food trend (no more pistachio, please!) Originally from the North East of Scotland, she lives in West London with her Italian husband and twin daughters, feeding them a variety of haggis and ragu - depending on the mood!

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