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A bowl of hummus with pita chips and seeds.

Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Course: appetizer/dip, appetizers
Cuisine: middle eastern
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Make a delicious hummus more attuned to the fall season by adding warm spices, pumpkin, maple syrup, and more.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15.5 ounces chickpeas drained (1 can)
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (about ¼ can)
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Toppings

  • Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Ground paprika
  • Extra version olive oil

Instructions

  • Place all the hummus ingredients in a food processor.
    15.5 ounces chickpeas, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    Chickpeas and garlic in a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt if needed.
    A food processor filled with a yellow mixture.
  • Top with pepitas, parsley, a sprinkle of paprika, and a couple swishes of olive oil.
    Pepitas, Chopped fresh parsley, Ground paprika, Extra version olive oil
    A bowl of hummus with pita chips and cucumbers.
  • Serve with veggies and pita wedges.

Notes

  • For an extra light and fluffy hummus, add an ice cube to the food processor before blending!
  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Store pumpkin hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2461IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg