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Vegan Pumpkin Hummus

Cultural Context

Hummus, a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, has evolved through various cultural adaptations. This vegan pumpkin version celebrates the autumn harvest, blending the creamy texture of traditional hummus with the sweet, earthy flavor of pumpkin. It’s perfect as a dip or spread, embodying the essence of seasonal cooking. Today, pumpkin hummus is enjoyed not just in its region of origin but has gained popularity worldwide, especially during the fall months.

Middle EasternUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
200 g cooked chickpeas
2 tablespoons of tahini
250 g Hokkaido pumpkin
2 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of honey
1/2 full teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon of chilli flakes
2 tablespoons of sparkling water
2 tablespoons of parsley
1 teaspoon of chopped jalapeño
2 tablespoons of olive oil
a pinch of salt
Nigella seeds
pumpkin seeds
cooked chickpeas

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is lower in calories and nut-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

1

In a food processor, combine cooked chickpeas, Hokkaido pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

2

Add cumin powder, salt, and chilli flakes to the mixture.

3

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

4

Drizzle in olive oil while blending to achieve a creamy texture.

5

If the hummus is too thick, add sparkling water gradually until desired consistency is reached.

6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

7

Transfer hummus to a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

8

Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with nigella seeds, pumpkin seeds, and cooked chickpeas before serving.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

food processorspatulaserving dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Pumpkin HummusSpiced Pumpkin Hummus

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