Pumpkin Hummus
Pumpkin Hummus is creamy, savory, and the ultimate unexpected fall appetizer. Blending pumpkin purée with chickpeas, garlic, and tahini makes a dip that’s smooth, spiced, and just unique enough to impress. Perfect with pita chips, veggies, or as a spread for sandwiches, this recipe turns canned pumpkin into something seriously craveable! Recipe below!
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (plus more for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding 1–2 tablespoons water if needed to thin.
- As always, taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon, or spice as needed.
- Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle the top with your favorite spice or garnish! (Some favorites for this dish: Chili powder, crushed Pastacios, Curry powder, Za’atar, Red Pepper Flakes, Cinnamon/Nutmeg/Cardamom, or Everything Bagel Seasoning!)
If you love pumpkin, check out the viral Decadent Pumpkin Dump Cake for a dazzling, gooey and unique treat, this Pumpkin Chia Pudding that is delicious and makes your fridge do the work for you, these epic and easy Pumpkin Tiramisu Cups that are the no-bake fall dessert that you didn’t know you needed, and this 4-minute, 4-ingredient Pumpkin Pie Fluff that is as fast to make as it is delicious!
If you’re feeling extra brave… take a look at these fall spices that steal the show from traditional pumpkin spice!
