Description
A delicious twist on traditional hummus that combines creamy chickpeas with rich pumpkin flavor, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, garlic, cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth, adding water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the toasted pita chips, cut pita bread into triangles and brush with olive oil.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serve the pumpkin hummus with the toasted pita chips.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to your taste. For a creamier hummus, add more tahini or olive oil. Top with paprika or toasted pumpkin seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin hummus, vegan dip, healthy appetizer, fall recipe