Classic hummus gets a fall twist! This Savory Pumpkin Hummus comes together in just a few minutes, is packed with fiber + healthy vitamins. This hummus is made without oil + will quickly become your favorite snack during pumpkin season! So good that you will want to eat it all year round!!!
Here is what you need for this awesome snack: chickpeas (garbanzo beans), pumpkin puree, tahini, cumin powder, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and optional chili pepper powder if you like a little heat. See … easy!
Tara’s Tips For Perfect Savory Pumpkin Hummus:
- Topping ideas include pepitas (sort of appropriate I must say), extra chickpeas, extra smoked paprika, olive oil (if you use oil).
- Dipping ideas include pita bread, pita chips, pretzels, Baked Chickpea Crackers, Quinoa Crackers. Alternatively, you could smear this onto toast, into a wrap with some Air Fryer Pumpkin, layer it into the bun of aPumpkin Veggie Burger. So many options!
- Options for your chickpeas: use one can (drained and rinsed) or you can start with dry beans.
- If starting with dry garbanzo beans: place one cup of beans + 3 cups of water in instant pot, press manual and adjust timer to 40 minutes, allow pressure to release naturally, drain and cool.
- One and a half cups of cooked garbanzo beans = 1 can.
- The SECRET ingredient in making perfect hummus? ICE WATER! Yep, you heard me correctly. Ice water. Works every time to create perfect consistency and you do not need the oil.
- Make sure your tahini only has one ingredient: sesame seeds! You don’t need anything else in there!!!! Making oil-free hummus out of ingredients with added oils does not make sense …. check your labels!
- Let’s talk about spice level. I have included the option for chili powder (or red pepper powder). Use a little or a lot, your choice. I use 1/2 tsp and we like things with a little heat. Leave it out if you do not.
- Store leftovers in a glass, airtight container for up to 7 days. This does not freeze well because it does not defrost with a good consistency.
Do you LOVE hummus like I do? 😋
Try my Oil-Free Chipotle Hummus or Dill Pickle Hummus or Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus.
Sweet hummus is awesome too like my Brownie Batter Hummus, Edible Vegan Cookie Dough, Cake Batter Dessert Hummus, or Pumpkin Spice Dessert Hummus!
Savory Pumpkin Hummus
Plant-Based Snack Perfection! This Savory Pumpkin Hummus is a great fall snack or is absolutely perfect any time of year!
Ingredients
- 1 can of chickpeas or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (rinsed + drained)
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup tahini (be sure your tahini has only one ingredient: sesame seeds!)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper or chili pepper powder (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup ice water + 1/2 cup water
Directions
- Step 1 Combine all ingredients except ice water in a blender or food processor.
- Step 2 Pulse a few times to initially combine the ingredients.
- Step 3 Pause your blender or food processor, open + scrape down the sides.
- Step 4 Add ice water and blend until smooth.
- Step 5 Eat or serve immediately or store in an airtight glass container for up to 7 days.
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