Description
This 10-minute Cozy & Creamy Pumpkin Hummus is a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional hummus, blending earthy pumpkin purée with chickpeas and a warm blend of spices. Perfect for fall or anytime snacking, it provides a smooth yet slightly chunky texture, enhanced with a hint of cinnamon and cayenne for warmth and depth. Serve it with pita chips, sliced apples, or root vegetable chips for a wonderful appetizer or snack that is both comforting and unique.
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus Base
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling!)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup ice water
For Serving (Optional)
- extra olive oil
- pomegranate arils
- toasted pepitas
- finely chopped fresh rosemary
- sliced apples
- sliced carrots
- pita chips
- root veggie chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Add the chickpeas, pumpkin purée, and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until everything is broken into small pieces, creating an initial coarse mixture.
- Add Flavorings: Add the lemon juice, tahini, pure maple syrup, kosher salt, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and pinch of cayenne pepper to the food processor. This combination infuses the hummus with pumpkin’s earthy sweetness and a warm spicy undertone.
- Incorporate Olive Oil: Turn the food processor on and slowly stream in the olive oil while it’s running. Continue to process for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture breaks down into a creamier but still slightly chunky texture.
- Smooth with Ice Water: With the processor running, slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time. The ice water loosens the hummus, making it creamy and smooth. Adjust the amount until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the pumpkin hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with optional toppings such as finely chopped rosemary or pomegranate arils. Serve alongside pita chips, sliced apples, carrots, or root vegetable chips for dipping.
Notes
- Storage: Store the pumpkin hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This allows the flavors to meld and makes it great for make-ahead meals or easy snacks.
- Texture Tip: Adjust the amount of ice water to achieve your ideal hummus texture, from chunky to silky smooth.
- Allergies: Make sure to use pumpkin purée and not pumpkin pie filling to avoid added sugars and spices.
- Serving Suggestions: Try it with seasonal dippers like roasted sweet potato chips or celery sticks for extra variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
