Pumpkin Hummus

If you are looking for a festive seasonal recipe that is sure to please, try this pumpkin hummus recipe. It’s a versatile side dish that accompanies most party snacks like crackers, bread and chips, and it is guaranteed to be smooth with the addition of vitamin A rich pumpkin. This recipe is easy to prepare and great to bring along to any Halloween party. Give this nutritious and delicious seasonal recipe a try this fall.

Gather ingredients:

¼ cup Tahini
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans
1 garlic clove chopped
Juice of 1 lemon- about ¼ cup
¼ cup pumpkin mash (canned pumpkin)
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup water

Mix together salt, tahini, lemon juice and garlic.

Blend together in food processor or high powered blender.

Add in garbanzo beans , olive oil, pumpkin mash and water.

Blend until smooth.

You may need to manually mix between blending pulses to ensure all ingredients are mixed well and that the final product is perfectly smooth.

Garnish with pepitos (pumpkin seeds) and paprika