The sweet roasted pumpkin, savory spices, and creamy tahini in this roasted sugar pumpkin hummus make it a tasty change from regular hummus.
Ingredients: 1 small sugar pumpkin. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 3 tablespoons tahini. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons water optional, for consistency.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F 200C. Cut the sugar pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds, and place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side down. Roast the pumpkin for about 30-40 minutes, or until tender. Let it cool slightly. Scoop the flesh out of the pumpkin halves and transfer it to a food processor. Add the minced garlic, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water if necessary to achieve your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with additional smoked paprika for garnish, if desired. Serve with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers.