Creamy Pumpkin Hummus

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Hummus
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1/3 cup tahini; 1/4 cup olive oil or pumpkin oil; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil or olive oil, optional; 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas; Baked pita chips, sliced apples and pears, optional; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, optional

I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of pumpkin oil and even fried sage leaves. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup olive oil or pumpkin oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil or olive oil, optional
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
Baked pita chips, sliced apples and pears, optional
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, optional

Directions

In a food processor, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with pumpkin oil, pomegranate seeds and toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with pita chips, apples and pears.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 153 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

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sgronholz

Jan 20, 2020

Yum...with it's mild pumpkin flavor and silky-smooth texture, this recipe can't be beat! A new favorite and something we'll be enjoying often!
Lisa

Oct 23, 2019

This is very easy and delish. The pumpkin flavor is not overpowering; it still tastes like hummus, but with a warm autumn feel! My lunch guests loved it as an appetizer. Will make for any special occasion this fall. Thank you,James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
murrell006

Oct 20, 2019

This was really good. This is the first time making hummus for me. The tahini was a little strong but it could be the type I used.
Cupcake_k9

Aug 26, 2019

I was so tired of boring hummus and was intrigued by this recipe. I love that it is colorful, and goes with sweet and savory items. Loved it on the pear slices. It's definitely a great boredom buster in the hummus world.