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Top view of round white bowl with pumpkin hummus thats orange in color topped with pumpkin seeds and a side of crackers by the bowl.
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Pumpkin Hummus

This savory pumpkin hummus blends chickpeas, pumpkin purée, tahini, lemon, and spices into a creamy dip in just 10 minutes. Serve it with pita, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 8
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces can chickpeas one can, drained
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon old bay or cajun seasoning or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice
  • water as needed

Optional garnishes:

  • olive oil, pumpkin seeds, salt flakes
  • Crackers for serving

Instructions

  • Place the 15 ounces can chickpeas in a colander and run them under cold water. Allow them to drain, then transfer them to your food processor.
  • Add the 1 cup pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons tahini paste, 1/2-1 teaspoon old bay or cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, Kosher salt and pepper, lemon zest, and juice (from 1/2 lemon).
    Squeezing lemon juice into a food processor with chickpeas and pumpkin puree.
  • Start blending the hummus, adding a bit of water to reach your desired consistency.
    Blended pumpkin hummus in a food processor.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and garnish as desired. (You may garnish with olive oil, pumpkin seeds, salt flakes, Crackers )
    Closeup view of a seedy cracker dipped in pumpkin hummus.

Notes

  • Makes about 2 cups
  • Serving size: about ¼ cup
  • Use plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Add water a little at a time until the hummus reaches your preferred texture.
  • Start with ½ teaspoon of Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, then taste before adding more.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Olive oil and pumpkin seeds are optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4840IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg