This easy pumpkin hummus is perfect for fall and only takes 10 minutes to make! Many pumpkin recipes are sweet, but this savory pumpkin recipe is killer.
pumpkin hummus? Yes, and it’s really good! The idea of pairing this ubiquitous fall veg with chickpeas in a flavorful hummus seemed a bit odd at first. Alex and I were a bit wary, but we loved the idea of seasonal pumpkin hummus. And now we are converted! It’s surprisingly good: creamy, flavorful, and with an undertone of autumnal goodness. This easy hummus recipe is quick to make: just 10 minutes in a food processor. You are ready ?
How to make pumpkin hummus
This easy pumpkin hummus recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare. The basic steps to making this hummus recipe are as follows:
- Peel the garlic. Drain the chickpeas into a liquid measuring cup. Squeeze lemon.
- Place the garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add chickpeas, lemon juice, pumpkin puree, kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons water from canned chickpeas (aquafaba). Blend until you get a creamy consistency.
- Garnish the hummus with coriander leaves, a sprinkling of paprika, a drizzle of olive oil, and toasted pine nuts. Serve with veggies, flatbread, or crackers (like these homemade crackers!)
A few notes on pumpkin hummus
A few notes on our take on an easy pumpkin hummus recipe:
- We’ve focused on simplicity – it’s the simplest, easiest recipe, yet it packs a lot of flavor.
- On our first try, we accidentally used pumpkin pie filling instead of the mash – oops! The “topping” version comes with a pumpkin spice mix and some sugar, but it actually didn’t taste bad in the hummus. We preferred the pumpkin puree, but if you make our mistake, it won’t completely spoil the crowd.
- If you like a thicker consistency of hummus, use a little less squash, but our recipe is for one can (so you don’t end up with a half-empty can gathering dust in your fridge – anyone with me? ).
Got a pumpkin but don’t know how to puree it? Try this guide How Sweet It Is!
Serve pumpkin hummus
All of the following items are perfect for dipping in pumpkin hummus:
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This Pumpkin Hummus Recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based and dairy-free.
The description
This easy pumpkin hummus is perfect for fall and only takes 10 minutes to make! Many pumpkin recipes are sweet, but this savory pumpkin recipe is killer.
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 15-oz can of chickpeas (or 1 ½ cups cooked)
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Peel the garlic clove. Place in the bowl of a food processor and puree until finely chopped.
- Drain the chickpeas. Add chickpeas, pumpkin puree, salt, cumin, lemon juice, maple syrup and olive oil. (If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.) Mix well to combine. Can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Category: aperitif
- Method: Mix
- Kitchen: Mediterranean Sea
Keywords: Hummus, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Hummus, Fall, Fall Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Looking for pumpkin recipes?
Who isn’t looking for fall pumpkin recipes? Aside from this pumpkin hummus recipe, here are some of our favorite pumpkin recipes we’ve made:
