Pumpkin Hummus
A delicious fall variation on a Mediterranean classic.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, dip
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Keyword: pumpkin hummus
Servings: 4
Calories: 330kcal
- 1 lb fresh pumpkin diced
- 15 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper
Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pumpkin for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain.
Add to a blender with the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, paprika and cumin. Blend until smooth.
Season to taste and with the mixer running, add just enough water to thin to the perfect creamy consistency. Serve with crudités, pita bread, or whatever you like.
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11.4g | Fat: 17.8g | Sodium: 378mg | Sugar: 7.9g