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Spicy Pumpkin Hummus

Creamy chickpea hummus blended with roasted pumpkin and a kick of cayenne for dipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Add the chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, cumin, and salt to a food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Drizzle in the olive oil with the motor running until creamy and glossy.
  4. Taste and add more salt or cayenne if you like it bolder.
  5. Spoon into a bowl, swirl the top, and finish with a drizzle of oil.

Notes

Thin it with a tablespoon of cold water if it's too thick.