Description
This Roasted Pumpkin Hummus is a flavorful and healthy twist on classic hummus, featuring the rich, earthy sweetness of roasted pumpkin blended with traditional Mediterranean ingredients for a creamy and satisfying dip.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups canned or homemade cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin (from fresh pumpkin or canned purée)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus more for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- 2–4 tablespoons water, as needed for consistency
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if using fresh pumpkin for roasting. Slice the pumpkin, remove seeds, and roast until soft and lightly caramelized, about 30–40 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, adding water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with smoked paprika and chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- You can use canned pumpkin purée for convenience, but roasted fresh pumpkin gives a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- This hummus stores well in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
