Description
Smooth pumpkin hummus brings Middle Eastern flavors into autumn’s embrace. Creamy chickpea and roasted pumpkin blend creates a delightful dip you’ll savor with warm pita or crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic or reduced-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, torn (about 10 leaves)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh sage (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin puree, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor, blending until a velvety, uniform consistency is achieved.
- Pause periodically to scrape down the processor’s sides, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated and no lumps remain.
- Transfer the creamy mixture to a serving vessel, creating a smooth surface with the back of a spoon.
- Delicately sprinkle finely chopped fresh sage across the top of the hummus, allowing the vibrant green herbs to contrast against the warm orange backdrop.
- Accompany the dip with crisp whole wheat pita triangles or rustic artisan chips for immediate enjoyment.
- For optimal preservation, store the hummus in an airtight container within the refrigerator, where it will maintain its quality for 2-3 days.
- Before serving chilled hummus, gently stir to reincorporate any separated liquids and restore its original luxurious texture.
Notes
- Select sugar pumpkin or butternut squash for the sweetest, most authentic flavor profile.
- Roast pumpkin beforehand to enhance natural caramelized notes and remove excess moisture for creamier texture.
- Consider using canned pumpkin puree for faster preparation if fresh pumpkin seems time-consuming.
- Adjust tahini and olive oil quantities to control consistency and create smoother or chunkier hummus based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg