Description
This Roasted Pumpkin Hummus is creamy, smoky, and full of fall flavor. A cozy twist on classic hummus made with roasted pumpkin, garlic, and warm spices. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or holiday grazing boards!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups roasted pumpkin (or canned pumpkin)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, roasted or raw
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for topping)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: pumpkin seeds, paprika, chili oil
Instructions
- Prepare pumpkin: If using fresh pumpkin, roast chunks at 400°F (200°C) for 30–40 minutes until tender. Let cool.
- Blend hummus: In a food processor, combine roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture: Add a tablespoon of water or olive oil at a time if too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Scoop into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with toppings. Serve with pita, veggies, or crackers.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Use as a dip, sandwich spread, or toast topper. For a spicy kick, add 1/2 tsp chili flakes or a drizzle of harissa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dip, Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Fall-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted pumpkin hummus, pumpkin dip, healthy fall appetizer, pumpkin chickpea dip