Description

This Pumpkin Hummus is a creamy, flavorful twist on classic hummus, combining the rich earthiness of pumpkin with traditional chickpeas and spices. Perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer, it blends smooth pumpkin puree, chickpeas, tahini, and warm spices into a delicious dip that’s ready in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 cup pumpkin puree (or roasted pumpkin)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic

For Garnish

Extra olive oil
Pumpkin seeds
Watercress
Nigella seeds
Smoked paprika

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Drain the chickpeas thoroughly and gather all other ingredients including pumpkin puree, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and spices for easy processing.
Blend Ingredients: Place the chickpeas, pumpkin puree, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor. Process until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: If the hummus is too thick, add a small dash of water while continuing to blend to reach your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or spices as desired.
Serve and Garnish: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil on top, then sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, watercress, nigella seeds, and a pinch of smoked paprika for an added layer of flavor and texture.

Notes

This pumpkin hummus is incredibly easy and quick to make, ready in just 10 minutes.
Using roasted pumpkin instead of canned puree can add a deeper, smoky flavor.
Adjust spices according to your heat preference; you can omit chili powder for a milder dip.
Perfect served with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¼ of recipe (about ½ cup)
Calories: 101 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 593 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg