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Lebanese Hashweh

Irresistibly Flavorful Lebanese Hashweh for Cozy Dinners

Lebanese Hashweh is a delightful spiced rice dish that offers comforting warmth and rich flavor, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Meat (beef or lamb)
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice rinsed
  • 2 cups Broth chicken or vegetable
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 0.25 cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 0.25 cup Slivered Almonds or walnuts

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Small pan

Method
 

Making Lebanese Hashweh
  1. Prep the Ingredients by finely chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and measuring out your fragrant spices.
  2. Cook the Meat: In a large pot, brown the ground meat over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the cooked meat, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add Spices: Stir in the cinnamon, allspice, cumin, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Incorporate Rice: Add the rinsed basmati rice and stir until combined with the meat and spices.
  6. Pour in Broth: Add the broth to the pot, bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and cover to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  7. Toast Nuts: While the rice is cooking, toast the pine nuts and slivered almonds in a small pan over medium heat.
  8. Fluff and Serve: After cooking, let the rice sit for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork and top with toasted nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a side of tangy yogurt or a fresh salad for a delightful contrast.

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