Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin hummus is a creamy and flavorful dip made with pumpkin puree and chickpeas. Perfect for dipping or spreading it is a delicious addition to any meal or snack.

With a 5-minute preparation and 8 ingredients, this Mediterranean food-inspired dip is always a hit at our table.

How to make pumpkin hummus from scratch

Gather all your ingredients:

• Cooked chickpea – Now, to save money, you can buy the dry version and cook it yourself. I am not sure how much exactly you would need but most of the legumes grow like 3 times when cooked. Obviously, this is a small quantity so perhaps cook a large batch and use the leftovers for other chickpea appetizers like pan-fried chickpeas or turn it into a creamy soup.
• Seasoning – Salt, black pepper and paprika.
• Fresh produce – Lemon and garlic. Both are essential ingredients in a good hummus recipe.
• Pumpkin puree – To give it a fall twist.
• Tahini – A must-have ingredient in classic hummus. Made with sesame seeds it can also be used in sauces, marinades or a substitution for nut butters. If you feel like you don’t want to buy it for one or two tablespoons, then omit. It will lose some flavor, but not that much.
• Extra virgin olive oil – Please use good quality oil, if you can. Regular olive oil will also work.

Kitchen gadgets and tools necessary for this recipe:

• Food processor – This is a must. A small one is all you need for this hummus recipe.
• Garlic press – If you don’t have one, use a fine cheese grater.
• Knife – to peel the garlic and cut the lemon.
• Lemon juicer – Optional. You can squeeze the juice out with your hand as well.
• A spatula or spoon – To move the ingredients around and scrape the edges to get the smoothest texture possible.

All you have to do is throw all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. This literally takes a minute or less!

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