Description
Spiced Pumpkin Hummus is a creamy, fall-inspired dip made with chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, olive oil, and warm spices like cumin, coriander, and nutmeg. Smooth, flavorful, and versatile, it’s perfect for parties, snacks, or holiday gatherings when served with crunchy pita chips.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pita chips, for serving
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed (1–2 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lemon juice, salt, or spices as desired.
- If too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons cold water or olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, swirl the top with a spoon, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve with pita chips or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Mix in maple syrup or honey for a sweet-savory twist.
- Roasted garlic adds rich depth to the hummus.
- Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, paprika, or goat cheese for variety.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
