Description
This delicious Pumpkin Hummus is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip. Combining the earthy sweetness of pumpkin puree with the rich texture of chickpeas and tahini, it’s a perfect fall-inspired appetizer or snack. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for serving with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a spread.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (or roasted pumpkin)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Garnishes (Optional)
- Olive oil
- Pumpkin seeds
- Watercress
- Nigella seeds
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the drained chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, and olive oil into a food processor.
- Process Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, slowly add a dash of water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the hummus and adjust salt, spice, or lemon juice as needed to suit your preference.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the pumpkin hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with pumpkin seeds, watercress, nigella seeds, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for added flavor and presentation. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute canned chickpeas with homemade cooked chickpeas for a fresher taste.
- If you prefer a spicier hummus, increase the chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a smoother texture, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- Pumpkin puree can be replaced with sweet potato puree for a different flavor twist.
- This hummus keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook (blending)
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
