Savory Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
This creamy Savory Pumpkin Hummus gets ready in under 10 minutes, making for a great fall-flavored party appetizer. Serve it with pita bread or nachos for a yummy treat
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 9 ounces pumpkin puree 250 g, use homemade or canned
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas if using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them before using.
- 5-6 peeled garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Blend until smooth. Scrape the sides of the blender a few times while blending.
- Adjust the seasonings and liquids to ensure you have creamy pumpkin hummus until you reach the desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to the serving bowl. Drizzle some olive oil on top and sprinkle a few toasted pumpkin seeds and cayenne pepper on top. Serve.
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Notes
Pumpkin Puree is different from Pumpkin Pie Filling. DO NOT use pumpkin pie filling in this recipe; otherwise, the hummus will turn out sweet.
Use ice-cold water while blending the hummus for a creamier texture. It also prevents the hummus from turning darker in color while blending.
For optimal flavor, make this hummus a day in advance of serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2734IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
