Pumpkin Hummus
My son has a newfound love for hummus. Most days, he just wants to eat it on a spoon!
I won't complain, as it is a quick and healthy snack, it is packed with fiber and I'm a big fan too.
And boy, do I LOVE pumpkin, not just during fall. Since I moved to Florida over 10 years ago, I still REALLY miss fall in the Northeast. It was by far my favorite season. It is no wonder, I like anything that reminds me of the comfort, smells, tastes, beauty and bold brightness of the season--
But, this pumpkin recipe is a refreshing summer snack too!
I had decided to make some hummus yesterday instead of getting store bought, as we tend to get bored with the same flavors. I just happened to have a can of pumpkin that I hand't used and thought, hey, why not combine the two! Voila...pumpkin hummus!
And it is really easy to throw together!
(You will need a food processor or blender!)
What you'll need:
- 15.5 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup of 100% pure pumpkin (I used the canned kind but you can use fresh if you can find it!)
- 5 tsps of extra virgin olive oil
-1 tsp of sea salt
- dash of cinnamon (optional, I personally love how it enhances the pumpkin flavor)
- 1 tsp of dried basil
- 2 fresh garlic cloves (if you don't like the spiciness of garlic, use 1 tsp of garlic powder instead)
- 4 tsps of water
How to make it:
Throw all of your ingredients in the food processor or blender, like pictured below.
Blend for 1-2 minutes. You may need to turn it off, remove the lid, and use a spatula to push down the ingredients half way through. Sometimes the garlic or chickpeas get stuck and you don't want chunks. Blend until it is a smooth consistency.
If you find it is having a hard time blending, add a little more water, so it blends easily.
Once you have blended it long enough, it will end up looking like the picture below! It is THAT simple!
Now, you can scrape it into a bowl. I like to use a spoon to smooth the top of it. Then I throw it in the fridge for at least an hour to let all the spices enhance.
Now, you are ready to serve your pumpkin hummus! You can eat it with chopped veggies like cucumber, peppers or carrots, or with a side of crackers or pita! It is also great on a sandwich or in a wrap! Or, if you are like my son, just by itself on a spoon! ;)
Enjoy!!
21 Day Fixers: This makes 4 servings. Each serving counts as 3/4 yellow, 1/4 green, 1 1/4 tsp.
