Description
A creamy and flavorful Roasted Pumpkin Hummus that combines pureed roasted pumpkin with chickpeas and warm spices, perfect as a festive appetizer or snack served with pita or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin squash, pureed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped for garnish
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish
- Optional: toasted pita slices to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Puree the roasted pumpkin squash if not already pureed, and mince the garlic clove.
- Blend the Base: In a food processor, combine the pureed pumpkin, chickpeas, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne if using. Pulse to start blending the ingredients evenly.
- Add Olive Oil: While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Transfer and Garnish: Spoon the pumpkin hummus into a serving dish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top, then sprinkle with paprika, sesame seeds, and chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- Serve: Serve immediately with toasted pita slices or fresh cut vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- If fresh roasted pumpkin is unavailable, canned pumpkin puree can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control the spiciness level.
- For creamier hummus, peel the skins off the chickpeas before blending.
- Leftover hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Consider adding a tablespoon of tahini for extra creaminess and traditional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
