Description
This creamy pumpkin hummus blends sweet pumpkin and savory spices for a delicious, nutritious dip. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus additional for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Collect all ingredients to streamline the process.
- Blend It Up: In a food processor, combine the pumpkin puree, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the hummus is too thick, add olive oil or water one tablespoon at a time until reaching your desired consistency.
- Taste Test Time: Sample your hummus! Adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed.
- Present It Well: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil for an appealing finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pair with pita chips or sliced veggies. Prepare for seconds!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, consider adding smoked paprika or roasted garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.