Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

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   NOTE:.

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   The most time-consuming part of this easy recipe is trimming, roasting and pureeing the pumpkin, but you can do that while the kids are carving the jack-o-lanterns.

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   If youre in a bind for time, though, you also can use canned pumpkin.

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   DIRECTIONS:.

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   To roast the pumpkin flesh, heat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Remove seeds from inside the pumpkin and slice off the thick skin.

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   Slice chunks into thin pieces and spread on a baking sheet.

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   Roast for about fifteen minutes and pierce with fork to check for tenderness.

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   Remove from oven and allow to cool.

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    In a food processor, break down chickpeas and roasted pumpkin until fairly smooth.

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    Add tahini, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, olive oil, and lemon juice and combine until smooth.

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    Add salt and pepper to taste.

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    Spoon out onto a serving bowl.

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    Serve with sliced vegetables and the quintessential pita slices.

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    This is a great snack or appetizer before or after trick-or-treating.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.