Creamy Pumpkin Hummus
Creamy, savory pumpkin hummus made with chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, lemon, garlic, and warm spices. This easy fall appetizer comes together in just 10 minutes and is perfect with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds for topping
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while blending until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the salt, lemon juice, or spices if needed.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
- Use the back of a spoon to create swirls on the surface.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with pita bread, pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Nutritional Information Approx. per serving:
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
