Pumpkin Hummus
This Pumpkin Hummus is super healthy, deliciously savory, and mildly sweet. Clocking in at just 5 minutes, it's the perfect last-minute appetizer for fall parties.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 can chickpeas , with liquid, 13.5 oz
- Juice from half of a large lemon
- 1 fresh garlic clove
- 2 TB tahini, pure sesame paste
- 2 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TB pure honey
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pepitas, roasted pumpkin seeds for garnish, extra olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a strong blender or food processor, add all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy; include the liquid from can of chickpeas to loosen the texture.
- Transfer hummus to serving bowl. If desired, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with pepitas for garnish.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, soft pita bread, etc. Keeps well in an airtight container in fridge for several days.
Notes
- Be sure not to throw away the chickpea water. It's great at making the hummus blend-able, all while adding flavor and making this dip super fluffy.
- Tahini can be substituted with almond or cashew butter. Look for unsweetened, but if you can only find sweetened, simply omit the honey.
- Serve Pumpkin Hummus with Naan (Grilled Flatbread), pita chips, veggies, or as a spread on sandwiches and these Homemade Bagels.
- This recipe is part of our Appetizing Dips Collection.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4772IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg