This pumpkin hummus is creamy, cozy, and full of fall flavor. Boiling the canned chickpeas makes it extra smooth, while the pumpkin adds a subtle sweetness. Top it with garlic soy pepitas and spicy olive oil, then grab some root veggie chips or bagel bites for dipping — it’s irresistible!
1teaspoonhot sauce, optional - I use Frank's or Sriracha
Instructions
Empty the entire can of chickpeas (with liquid) into a small pot, add a canful of water, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and then rinse them under cold running water to cool. (When the chickpeas are boiling, this is a good time to make the garlic pumpkin seeds and chili oil!)
14 ounce can chickpeas
Add the chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin to your food processor and blend on high for 1 minute - it will still be a little chunky.
15 ounce can pumpkin puree, ½ cup tahini, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic , 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and cumin
Add ¼ cup of cold water and continue to blend until the hummus is very smooth. After 1 minute of blending, you can add a little more cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is as smooth and creamy as you want it to be. Taste and add more salt if needed. I usually add an extra teaspoon, but this will depend on your preference and the chickpeas and pumpkin you use.
¼ - ½ cup cold water
Serve the hummus with the soy pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of the flavored olive oil.
Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
Place the pumpkin seeds, soy sauce, and garlic granules in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then stir until the there is no liquid left. Remove the seeds from the pan and let them cool.
¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic granules
Chili Oil
Wipe out the pan you used for the pumpkin seeds, then add the oil, paprika, and hot sauce. Bring it to a gentle simmer and then set it aside until you're ready to use it.
Boiling the chickpeas: If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step. But if you have the extra 15 minutes, I highly recommend it. Boiling the chickpeas softens them, making your hummus extra creamy. It's the same trick I use in my creamy hummus recipe.Toppings: When I'm serving this to guests, I always make the toppings. I think they make the hummus look so pretty, and the added flavor is wonderful. But the hummus is great all on its own, so feel free to skip the toppings if you want.