This creamy pumpkin hummus recipe goes to knock your pumpkin and hummus-loving socks off–not only for the autumn season, however all 12 months spherical.
Selfmade hummus is tremendous straightforward to make, and this specific model is solely loaded with vitamin, plus there are simply so some ways to get pleasure from it.
Throughout the fall (aka pumpkin) season, it is easy to get caught up in all the candy pumpkin recipes like these Pumpkin Truffles, Pumpkin Chia, Gluten-free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, or Pumpkin Pecan Cookies, however there are a great deal of not candy pumpkin (and different squash) recipes that deserve consideration too.
Like this Pumpkin Hummus. It is a fantastic savory pumpkin recipe that is a inventive twist on conventional hummus, with the added dietary increase and pumpkin taste (virtually) everybody loves.
Why Make Your Personal Hummus?
I am a little bit of an excessive frugalista about many issues, attempting to economize by making many issues like No Prepare dinner Ketchup, selfmade spice mixes like this Selfmade Taco Seasoning, and this Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream.
Hummus is true up there within the make it and save division and there are different causes too.
- Value – have you ever seen how a lot these tubs value? No thanks!
- Style – personally I believe our selfmade recipes style means higher than any retailer purchased hummus we have ever had
- Purity – sure, you should buy natural hummus, however it is not straightforward to search out (and speak about value?! I imply common hummus is not low-cost, however natural?!?) It is actually essential to purchase natural as a result of garbanzo beans are fairly often sprayed with (loads of) glyphosate, and meaning even non GMO garbanzo beans! So skip that nasty stuff, purchase natural chickpeas, and make it your self.
Components
Following is a listing of the components wanted for this recipe. For the complete listing with quantities wanted, scroll all the way down to the printable recipe card.
- pumpkin purée
- chickpeas
- cumin
- turmeric
- garlic
- lemon zest and juice
- olive oil
- tahini
- pumpkin seeds (non-obligatory)
- parsley (non-obligatory)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Listed below are the fundamental and oh really easy instructions for this recipe. For full particulars, see the recipe card beneath.
Place all components in meals processor or blender.
Mix to desired consistency.
Add water or oil if wanted.
Drizzle olive oil and add desired garnishes.
Function desired.
FAQs About This Hummus
What are you able to substitute for the pumpkin puree?
Selfmade pumpkin puree, butternut squash or kabocha puree, or candy potato all work for this recipe. You might strive acorn squash, however it will not be as orangey.
Are you able to make pumpkin hummus with out chickpeas?
Sure, you certain can. You should utilize navy beans or different white beans like butter beans, cannelini beans, and even lima beans. You have probably by no means heard of mayocoba beans, however they’ll work as properly. Technically you may actually use any sort of bean when you do not thoughts having your hummus trying not too pumpkin-ey.
What are you able to substitute for tahini?
If utilizing a excessive pace blender, you may simply put 4 tablespoons of sesame seeds within the blender container together with the opposite components. The pulsing mechanism will pulverize the seeds into tahini.
In any other case, you may substitute olive oil or avocado oil as properly, or strive half olive oil and half water. I take advantage of water plus oil on this recipe for Sesame-free Hummus and it is incredible.
I do not look after it, however some like substituting unsweetened peanut butter or almond butter as an alternative of tahini.
Learn how to Serve
This hummus, like all hummuses, might be served as a dip or as a diffusion. And for certain it may be eaten proper off the spoon.
However there are oh so many extra methods to get pleasure from this dip in addition to any hummus.
Do this hummus:
- unfold on pita chips or as a dip for a similar
- as a dip for tortilla chips
- as a dip for or unfold on gluten-free / paleo crackers like these Buckwheat Lentil Crackers
- as a dip for inexperienced, yellow, and crimson peppers, carrots, celery, and so on.
- like a thick sauce on pasta
- as a dip for popcorn (this Dorito Popcorn or popcorn with this Greatest Popcorn Seasoning would style wonderful dipped on this hummus)
- as a pizza topping
- as a flatbread topping (this Focaccia Flax Bread can be a fantastic selection for that)
I believe hummus is the most effective served with one thing toasty like heat pita bread. Make or purchase gluten-free pita bread and even grain-free pita for a very particular deal with.
Mainly one of many solely issues it might be laborious to do with this savory pumpkin hummus is to serve it as a dessert topped with Dairy-free Whipped Cream.
I imply, you can, but–ewww.
Spice Up Your Hummus
When you like your hummus with a bit extra zing, add a little bit of black pepper, cayenne pepper, or others like ancho and even chili pepper to the components earlier than mixing. You might additionally add some sizzling sauce or drizzle on prime as a garnish.
Garnishing Concepts aka Learn how to Costume Up Your Hummus
There are in fact so some ways to take this pumpkin hummus to the following stage with any of the next
- drizzle of olive oil
- soaked and dehydrated or roasted pumpkin seeds
- pomegranate arils
- sesame seeds
- parsley or rosemary, or a bit little bit of each, or different recent or dried herbs
- sizzling sauce
Recipe Notes and Ideas:
Canned Pumpkin Tip: The primary tip when making this straightforward pumpkin hummus recipe is to NOT make the error of utilizing pumpkin pie filling as an alternative of pure pumpkin puree–otherwise, you are going to get a not too nice shock.
Pumpkin pie submitting is a mix of pumpkin puree PLUS loads of stuff you actually don’t need in your pumpkin hummus–things like pumpkin pie spice and sweetener.
When you use pumpkin pie filling by mistake, as an alternative of the proper fall appetizer, you may find yourself with the proper factor to introduce to your rubbish disposal.
Garlic Tip: Including roasted garlic as an alternative of uncooked garlic makes this additional particular. It takes extra time, however it’s undoubtedly price it. You’ll be able to even simply saute the garlic in a pan earlier than including it to the hummus for a reasonably good compromise.
Canned Chickpeas: On the subject of canned chickpeas, there are 2 completely different sizes on the market. Largely within the US, a can of chickpeas is 15 oz, or 1 3/4 cups. In different international locations, yow will discover 19 ounce cans, or 2 cups. I like this recipe utilizing 2 cups of chickpeas, however both may work. The feel and taste will simply be a tad completely different.
Tremendous Clean Hummus: For the smoothest hummus, you may peel your chickpeas previous to utilizing them, however that is loads of work for certain. When you use a excessive pace blender and mix rather well, you may get mainly the identical outcome. It is a bit tougher to scrub than utilizing a meals processor, however much less work than peeling all these chickpeas for certain!
Cleanup: If in case you have a bigger meals processor (like this 12 cup one), make a number of batches so that you solely have to scrub up as soon as.
Learn how to Retailer
Retailer pumpkin hummus in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4 days. Skipping the garnish till serving time is greatest. It’s also possible to freeze the hummus for as much as 3 months in a freezer-safe, air tight container.
Different Nice Hummus Recipes You may Love
Cannot get sufficient hummus? Similar right here. Attempt these recipes subsequent time!
Pizza Hummus – dairy-free and oh so yummy
Olive Hummus – with or with out the spice, it is delish
Savory Sesame-free Hummus – easy however spiced good. An incredible primary hummus recipe.
Recipe
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (flesh of 1 small pumpkin of 800 g–see beneath for the best way to make pumpkin puree)
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ lemon zest and juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- salt and pepper to style
- 3 cloves garlic
Add all components to meals processor or blender.
Course of to desired consistency.
Add water or olive oil as wanted to achieve desired consistency.
Drizzle extra olive oil and prime with desired toppings.
Serve with crackers or uncooked greens.
Selfmade Pumpkin Puree
Place rack within the heart of an oven preheated to 350 °F.
Lower the pumpkin in half and take away seeds.
Place the pumpkin halves in a baking dish and prepare dinner till tender–about 45 minutes (relying on the dimensions).
Go away to chill and mix the roasted pumpkin to a easy puree in meals processor.
Recipe Notes and Ideas:
Canned Pumpkin Tip: The primary tip when making this straightforward pumpkin hummus recipe is to NOT make the error of utilizing pumpkin pie filling as an alternative of pure pumpkin puree–otherwise, you are going to get a not too nice shock. Pumpkin pie submitting is a mix of pumpkin puree PLUS loads of stuff you actually don’t need in your pumpkin hummus–things like pumpkin pie spice and sweetener. When you use pumpkin pie filling by mistake, as an alternative of the proper fall appetizer, you may find yourself with the proper factor to introduce to your rubbish disposal. Garlic Tip: Including roasted garlic as an alternative of uncooked garlic makes this additional particular. It takes extra time, however it’s undoubtedly price it. You’ll be able to even simply saute the garlic in a pan earlier than including it to the hummus for a reasonably good compromise. Canned Chickpeas: On the subject of canned chickpeas, there are 2 completely different sizes on the market. Largely within the US, a can of chickpeas is 15 oz, or 1 3/4 cups. In different international locations, yow will discover 19 ounce cans, or 2 cups. I like this recipe utilizing 2 cups of chickpeas, however both may work. The feel and taste will simply be a tad completely different. Tremendous Clean Hummus: For the smoothest hummus, you may peel your chickpeas previous to utilizing them, however that is loads of work. When you use a excessive pace blender and mix rather well, you may get mainly the identical outcome. It is a bit tougher to scrub than utilizing a meals processor, however much less work than peeling all these chickpeas for certain. Cleanup: If in case you have a bigger meals processor (like this 12 cup one), make a number of batches so that you solely have to scrub up as soon as.Energy: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fats: 35g | Saturated Fats: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 8g | Monounsaturated Fats: 20g | Trans Fats: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19095IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 5mg | Web Carbs: 12g
Dietary info is supplied as a courtesy and is merely an approximation. Optionally available components aren’t included and when there may be an alternate, the first ingredient is usually used. We can’t assure the accuracy of the dietary info given for any recipe on this web site. Erythritol carbs aren’t included in carb counts since they’ve been proven to not affect blood sugar. Web carbs are the entire carbs minus fiber.
