Description
A velvety smooth pumpkin hummus that combines the earthy flavors of chickpeas and tahini with sweet pumpkin and warm autumn spices. This unexpected appetizer is perfect for holiday parties or healthy snacking with seasonal veggies.
Ingredients
15.5 ounces of chickpeas (drained, about 1 can)
½ cup pumpkin puree (about ¼ can)
¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Chopped fresh parsley
Ground paprika
Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic until coarse.
- With processor running, drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- Add cumin, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Blend again.
- Adjust consistency with aquafaba 1 tbsp at a time until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (more lemon for brightness or salt for savoriness).
- Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish as desired.
- Serve with pita chips, sliced apples, or crudités.
Notes
- For extra smooth texture: Peel chickpeas by rubbing in a towel
- Make ahead: Flavors deepen after 24 hours refrigerated
- Spice variation: Add 1/4 tsp cayenne for heat
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated in airtight container for 5 days
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Fusion (Middle Eastern/American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg