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 simple to make, and this explicit model is just loaded with diet, 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 terrific savory pumpkin recipe that is a artistic twist on conventional hummus, with the added dietary enhance 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, do-it-yourself spice mixes like this Selfmade Taco Seasoning, and this Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream.
Hummus is correct up there within the make it and save division and there are different causes too.
- Price – have you ever seen how a lot these tubs price? No thanks!
- Style – personally I feel our do-it-yourself recipes style manner higher than any retailer purchased hummus we have ever had
- Purity – sure, you should purchase natural hummus, nevertheless it is not simple to seek out (and discuss price?! 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 (a variety of) glyphosate, and which means even non GMO garbanzo beans! So skip that nasty stuff, purchase natural chickpeas, and make it your self.
Components
Following is an inventory of the components wanted for this recipe. For the total record with quantities wanted, scroll right 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 essential 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 would attempt acorn squash, nevertheless it will not be as orangey.
Are you able to make pumpkin hummus with out chickpeas?
Sure, you positive can. You should use navy beans or different white beans like butter beans, cannelini beans, and even lima beans. You have seemingly by no means heard of mayocoba beans, however they will work as effectively. Technically you possibly can actually use any kind 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 velocity blender, you possibly can 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 possibly can substitute olive oil or avocado oil as effectively, or attempt half olive oil and half water. I exploit 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.
The best way to Serve
This hummus, like all hummuses, may be served as a dip or as a variety. And for positive 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 that 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 pink peppers, carrots, celery, and so on.
- like a thick sauce on pasta
- as a dip for popcorn (this Dorito Popcorn or popcorn with this Finest Popcorn Seasoning would style superb dipped on this hummus)
- as a pizza topping
- as a flatbread topping (this Focaccia Flax Bread can be a terrific selection for that)
I feel hummus is the perfect served with one thing toasty like heat pita bread. Make or purchase gluten-free pita bread and even grain-free pita for a really particular deal with.
Mainly one of many solely issues it could be arduous to do with this savory pumpkin hummus is to serve it as a dessert topped with Dairy-free Whipped Cream.
I imply, you possibly can, but–ewww.
Spice Up Your Hummus
If you happen to like your hummus with a little 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 would additionally add some sizzling sauce or drizzle on high as a garnish.
Garnishing Concepts aka The best way to Costume Up Your Hummus
There are after all so some ways to take this pumpkin hummus to the subsequent degree 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 little bit little bit of each, or different contemporary or dried herbs
- sizzling sauce
Recipe Notes and Suggestions:
Canned Pumpkin Tip: The primary tip when making this simple 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 a variety of belongings you actually don’t need in your pumpkin hummus–things like pumpkin pie spice and sweetener.
If you happen to 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 further particular. It takes extra time, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly price it. You possibly can even simply saute the garlic in a pan earlier than including it to the hummus for a reasonably good compromise.
Canned Chickpeas: In terms of canned chickpeas, there are 2 totally different sizes on the market. Largely within the US, a can of chickpeas is 15 oz, or 1 3/4 cups. In different nations, you’ll find 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 totally different.
Tremendous Easy Hummus: For the smoothest hummus, you possibly can peel your chickpeas previous to utilizing them, however that is a variety of work for positive. If you happen to use a excessive velocity blender and mix very well, you may get principally the identical outcome. It’s kind of tougher to wash than utilizing a meals processor, however much less work than peeling all these chickpeas for positive!
Cleanup: When you’ve got a bigger meals processor (like this 12 cup one), make a number of batches so that you solely have to wash up as soon as.
The best way 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 finest. You can too 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
Spicy Olive Hummus – with or with out the spice, it is delish
Savory Sesame-free Hummus – easy however spiced good. An ideal fundamental hummus recipe.
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (flesh of 1 small pumpkin of 800 g–see beneath for find out how 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 succeed in desired consistency.
Drizzle extra olive oil and high with desired toppings.
Serve with crackers or uncooked greens.
Selfmade Pumpkin Puree
Place rack within the heart of an oven preheated to 350 °F.
Reduce 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 scale).
Go away to chill and mix the roasted pumpkin to a clean puree in meals processor.
Recipe Notes and Suggestions:
Canned Pumpkin Tip: The primary tip when making this simple 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 a variety of belongings you actually don’t need in your pumpkin hummus–things like pumpkin pie spice and sweetener. If you happen to 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 further particular. It takes extra time, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly price it. You possibly can even simply saute the garlic in a pan earlier than including it to the hummus for a reasonably good compromise. Canned Chickpeas: In terms of canned chickpeas, there are 2 totally different sizes on the market. Largely within the US, a can of chickpeas is 15 oz, or 1 3/4 cups. In different nations, you’ll find 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 totally different. Tremendous Easy Hummus: For the smoothest hummus, you possibly can peel your chickpeas previous to utilizing them, however that is a variety of work. If you happen to use a excessive velocity blender and mix very well, you may get principally the identical outcome. It’s kind of tougher to wash than utilizing a meals processor, however much less work than peeling all these chickpeas for positive. Cleanup: When you’ve got a bigger meals processor (like this 12 cup one), make a number of batches so that you solely have to wash 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 | Internet Carbs: 12g
Dietary data is offered as a courtesy and is merely an approximation. Non-compulsory components will not be included and when there’s an alternate, the first ingredient is often used. We can’t assure the accuracy of the dietary data given for any recipe on this web site. Erythritol carbs will not be included in carb counts since they’ve been proven to not impression blood sugar. Internet carbs are the entire carbs minus fiber.
