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 solely loaded with vitamin, plus there are simply so some ways to take pleasure in it.
Through the fall (aka pumpkin) season, it is simple to get caught up in the entire 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 increase and pumpkin taste (virtually) everybody loves.
Why Make Your Personal Hummus?
I am a little bit of an excessive frugalista about many issues, making an attempt 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.
- Value – have you ever seen how a lot these tubs value? 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 buy natural hummus, however it is not simple to seek 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 (plenty 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 substances 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-compulsory)
- parsley (non-compulsory)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Listed here are the essential and oh really easy instructions for this recipe. For full particulars, see the recipe card under.
Place all substances 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 could possibly 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 need to use navy beans or different white beans like butter beans, cannelini beans, and even lima beans. You’ve got doubtless by no means heard of mayocoba beans, however they’ll work as properly. Technically you’ll be able to actually use any sort of bean in the event you do not thoughts having your hummus wanting not too pumpkin-ey.
What are you able to substitute for tahini?
If utilizing a excessive velocity blender, you’ll be able to simply put 4 tablespoons of sesame seeds within the blender container together with the opposite substances. The pulsing mechanism will pulverize the seeds into tahini.
In any other case, you’ll be able to 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 a substitute of tahini.
How one can Serve
This hummus, like all hummuses, will be served as a dip or as a ramification. And for certain it may be eaten proper off the spoon.
However there are oh so many extra methods to take pleasure in 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 terrific selection for that)
I feel hummus is one of the best 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.
Principally one of many solely issues it could be onerous to do with this savory pumpkin hummus is to serve it as a dessert topped with Dairy-free Whipped Cream.
I imply, you could possibly, but–ewww.
Spice Up Your Hummus
In the event you 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 substances earlier than mixing. You could possibly additionally add some scorching sauce or drizzle on prime as a garnish.
Garnishing Concepts aka How one can Costume Up Your Hummus
There are after all so some ways to take this pumpkin hummus to the subsequent 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 little bit little bit of each, or different contemporary or dried herbs
- scorching sauce
Recipe Notes and Ideas:
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 a substitute 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 plenty of belongings you actually don’t need in your pumpkin hummus–things like pumpkin pie spice and sweetener.
In the event you use pumpkin pie filling by mistake, as a substitute 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 a substitute of uncooked garlic makes this additional particular. It takes extra time, however it’s positively 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: 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 international locations, you could 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’ll be able to peel your chickpeas previous to utilizing them, however that is plenty of work for certain. In the event you use a excessive velocity blender and mix very well, you may get mainly the identical outcome. It’s kind of more durable to wash than utilizing a meals processor, however much less work than peeling all these chickpeas for certain!
Cleanup: In case you have 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.
How one can 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. 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 will Love
Cannot get sufficient hummus? Similar right here. Strive 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 important primary hummus recipe.
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (flesh of 1 small pumpkin of 800 g–see under for methods 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 substances 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 prime with desired toppings.
Serve with crackers or uncooked greens.
Selfmade Pumpkin Puree
Place rack within the middle 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 cook dinner till tender–about 45 minutes (relying on the dimensions).
Depart 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 simple pumpkin hummus recipe is to NOT make the error of utilizing pumpkin pie filling as a substitute 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 plenty of belongings you actually don’t need in your pumpkin hummus–things like pumpkin pie spice and sweetener. In the event you use pumpkin pie filling by mistake, as a substitute 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 a substitute of uncooked garlic makes this additional particular. It takes extra time, however it’s positively 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: 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 international locations, you could 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’ll be able to peel your chickpeas previous to utilizing them, however that is plenty of work. In the event you use a excessive velocity blender and mix very well, you may get mainly the identical outcome. It’s kind of more durable to wash than utilizing a meals processor, however much less work than peeling all these chickpeas for certain. Cleanup: In case you have 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 info is offered as a courtesy and is merely an approximation. Non-compulsory substances aren’t included and when there may be an alternate, the first ingredient is usually used. We can not assure the accuracy of the dietary info given for any recipe on this website. Erythritol carbs aren’t included in carb counts since they’ve been proven to not affect blood sugar. Internet carbs are the entire carbs minus fiber.
