Description
This vibrant and creamy Pumpkin Hummus blends the earthiness of pumpkin puree with traditional hummus ingredients, creating a perfect seasonal dip. It’s flavored with warm spices like chili powder and garlic, balanced with a hint of sweetness from dark brown sugar, making it ideal for serving with pita, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dark brown sugar, and salt into a food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Transfer and Garnish: Spoon the pumpkin hummus into a small bowl. Optionally garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of chili powder, or fresh herbs for presentation.
- Serve: Serve the pumpkin hummus chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled pita bread, crackers, and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, for convenience.
- Adjust spices to taste, adding more chili powder for extra heat or more lemon juice for brightness.
- This hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a smoother texture, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- If pumpkin puree is unavailable, you can use canned pumpkin specifically labeled as puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately ⅙ of the recipe (about ⅓ cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
