Pumpkincredible Hummus

A creamy, lightly smoky hummus with the brilliant flavor and color of pumpkin!

Pumpkincredible Hummus [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Ingredients

• 1 14-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 14-oz can white beans (cannellini or other), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 medium-large clove garlic
• 1-1 1/4 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2-2 tbsp tahini
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon (rounded) ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (see note for toasting; reserve about 2-3 tbsp for garnish)

Preparation

1. In a food processor add all ingredients except pumpkin seeds (and starting with 1 tablespoon tahini).  Puree until very smooth.  Taste, and if you’d like to add addditional garlic or spices, add a little (and if you’d like a richer tahini flavor, add the other tablespoon).  Then, add most of the pumpkin seeds (reserving a couple of tbsps), and pulse through.  Transfer mixture to a serving dish, and top with remaining pumpkin seeds.  Serve with whole-grain pita breads, tortilla chips, warm whole-grain bread, etc.
2. Beans Note: The combination of chickpeas and white beans makes this hummus a little creamier than using just chickpeas alone.
3. To toast pumpkin seeds, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake at 400° F for several minutes until they turn a golden color and you can smell a nutty aroma.  This won’t take long, maybe about 5-7 minutes, possibly longer depending on your oven.  Just be sure to watch them after about 6-7 minutes, as they can burn quickly.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/pumpkincredible-hummus/