Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tahini (ground sesame seed paste, resembles peanut butter); 3 tablespoons plain yogurt (or sour cream); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ¾ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste; 12-1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste (minced garlic can substitute, to taste); 1 (15 ounce) canpureed pumpkin (not pie mix); 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional); 2 tablespoons pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (optional); pita chips, for serving or pita bread, cut in wedges for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons tahini (ground sesame seed paste, resembles peanut butter)
3 tablespoons plain yogurt (or sour cream)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste
12-1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste (minced garlic can substitute, to taste)
1 (15 ounce) canpureed pumpkin (not pie mix)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
2 tablespoons pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (optional)
pita chips, for serving or pita bread, cut in wedges for serving

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In a food processor, combine the tahini, yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, salt, cinnamon, garlic, pumpkin, and garbanzo beans.
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Process until smooth.
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Add parsley and briefly mix until blended.
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Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle with pepitas/toasted pumpkin seed kernels (optional, but very tasty!
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Note: can be made the day ahead and refrigerated.
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Note: Pepitas are a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine and are also roasted and served as a snack.
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Marinated and roasted, they are an autumn seasonal favorite in the rural United States, as well as a commercially produced and distributed packaged snack, like sunflower seeds, available year-round.
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They can be found in many grocery and health food stores.

504

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons tahini (ground sesame seed paste, resembles peanut butter), 3 tablespoons plain yogurt (or sour cream), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Hummus

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