Creamy Pumpkin Hummus

Combine pumpkin and chickpeas for a creamy fall twist on classic hummus.

Easy American

Our own summary of the original by Jolene's Recipe Journal — the full post and photos live at jolenesrecipejournal.blogspot.com.

This creamy pumpkin hummus blends chickpeas with canned pumpkin, tahini, and warm spices for a seasonal dip. Top it with pumpkin seeds and cranberries, then serve with pita chips, fruit slices, or graham crackers. Perfect for Halloween parties or autumn snacking.

Directions

Place the chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, 1/4 cup olive or pumpkin seed oil, orange juice, sesame oil, cumin, garlic, and salt into a food processor. Secure the lid and blend until the mixture is completely smooth. Scrape the hummus into a serving dish.

If you like, drizzle an extra 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seed or olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries. Serve alongside baked pita chips, sliced apples or pears, and graham crackers.