Pumpkin Hummus Recipe – Easy, Creamy & Flavorful
Pumpkin Hummus is a smooth and creamy dip that blends chickpeas, tahini, and pumpkin with warm spices. Beginner-friendly and quick to make, it’s the perfect appetizer for fall gatherings, family snacks, or a cozy addition to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce / 400 g can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup 200 g pumpkin puree (or roasted pumpkin)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml tahini
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- Optional garnish: olive oil pumpkin seeds, watercress, nigella seeds, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Place chickpeas, pumpkin puree, salt, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the hummus is too thick, add a dash of water to adjust consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings—add more salt, lemon, or spices if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and smooth the top.
- Garnish with olive oil, pumpkin seeds, watercress, nigella seeds, and smoked paprika before serving.
Notes
For ultra-smooth pumpkin hummus, warm the chickpeas slightly before blending. Try swapping roasted pumpkin for puree to give a deeper flavor variation.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
Calories: 160
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Calories: 160
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 380 mg