Pumpkin Hummus (Hummus Recipe!) #shorts #hummus

This savory pumpkin hummus is layered with subtly smoky flavor and warming Mediterranean spices. Serve with pita chips for an easy appetizer that takes 10 minutes or less. Perfect for fall spreads and Halloween parties. #hummus #pumpkin #pumpkinrecipes #pumpkinrecipe #hummusrecipe #fallrecipes

You don’t need to do much heavy lifting for this pumpkin hummus recipe. Simply stock up on some cans and basic pantry essentials and blend. Here’s what you need:

▢1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas and their liquid (undrained)
▢1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
▢2 medium garlic cloves, minced
▢1/2 teaspoon cumin
▢1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
▢1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, plus more for garnish
▢Kosher salt
▢Black pepper
▢3 tablespoons tahini
▢Juice of 1 lemon
▢Extra virgin olive oil
▢Roasted pumpkin seeds or toasted pepitas, for garnish (optional)
▢Pita chips, crackers, or crudité, for serving

1. Separate the chickpeas and their liquid. Set a strainer over a bowl and pour the canned chickpeas through the strainer, reserving both the liquid and chickpeas.
2. Get ready to blend. To the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, add the chickpeas, pumpkin puree, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice. Season with the cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper and a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each).
3. Blend and thin. Close the lid and run the food processor to blend. The mixture will be thick at first. While the food processor is running, add in splash of the reserved chickpea liquid. Continue to blend, adding a little bit more of the liquid as needed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Season to taste. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your linking. If you end up adding any more seasoning, you can pulse a few times to make sure the mixture is well blended.
5. Assemble and serve. Transfer the pumpkin hummus to a bowl and spread with the back of a spoon. Drizzle a bit of olive oil and finish with pepitas or roasted pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper (if using). Serve with pita chips or crackers of your choice.

If you have one can of pumpkin puree and one can of chickpeas, you can turn them into the best ever protein and fiberpacked snack in less than 5 minutes. I’m talking about my pumpkin hummus, y’all. It is so easy and delicious. You’re going to dump everything in one food processor, add to it some good spices, of course, some garlic, some tahini, and then finish it up with extra virgin olive oil. Oh, yeah. Silky smooth and delicious.