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10-Minute Cozy & Creamy Pumpkin Hummus

A quick, creamy pumpkin hummus that combines the rich flavors of chickpeas and pumpkin, garnished with seasonal toppings for the perfect snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling!)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup ice water
  • Extra olive oil for serving (optional)
  • Pomegranate arils for garnish (optional)
  • Toasted pepitas for garnish (optional)
  • Finely chopped fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced apples for serving (optional)
  • Sliced carrots for serving (optional)
  • Pita chips for serving (optional)
  • Root veggie chips for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and rinse the chickpeas.
  2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, pumpkin purée, and garlic. Pulse until broken up.
  3. Add lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Blend.
  4. With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until blended for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Slowly add ice water until desired creamy consistency is reached.
  6. Transfer hummus to a bowl and garnish with olive oil and toppings of choice.
  7. Serve with assorted dippers like pita chips and veggies.

Notes

Store any leftover hummus in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to a month.

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