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4.8 from 12 votes

Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cool Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 sugar pumpkin, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 cup canned chick peas, drained (reserving 1/4 cup liquid)
  • 1 head roasted garlic (cloves removed from the husk and husk discarded)
  • ½ cup Tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
optional garnishes
  • pomegranate seeds
  • hemp hearts
  • Pepitas
  • edible flower petals

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  2. Season the pumpkin halves with salt and pepper and place halves onto a lightly greased baking sheet, cut-side down, and roast pumpkin in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from oven and allow pumpkin to cool, about 30 minutes or an hour.
  3. Scoop the roasted pumpkin flesh into a blender and add remaining ingredients. Puree mixture until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread mixture onto a shallow dish, top with desired garnishes and serve with crudité or pita chips.

Notes

  • *Makes 1 quart

Nutrition Information

Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Potassium 355mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7241IU (145%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Potassium 355mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7241IU 145%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.