🌱✨ Elevate your hummus game with our Pumpkin Pepper Greens Hummus! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s a delightful twist on a classic dip. Get ready to enjoy this creamy and nutritious vegan snack! 🎃🌶️🥬
OVERVIEW
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if using fresh pumpkin)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: Makes about 2 cups
- Calories: Approximately 80 kcal per serving
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale leaves
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (as needed for desired consistency)
- Optional toppings: pumpkin seeds, chopped fresh herbs, drizzle of olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- If using fresh pumpkin, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the pumpkin into chunks, remove the seeds, and roast in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Let it cool, then scoop out the flesh to make 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree.
- In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, pumpkin puree, roasted red bell peppers, fresh spinach or kale leaves, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
- Transfer the Pumpkin Pepper Greens Hummus to a serving bowl.
- If desired, top with pumpkin seeds, chopped fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- Serve the hummus with vegetable sticks, pita bread, crackers, or as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
Enjoy the unique and flavorful Pumpkin Pepper Greens Hummus as a delicious and nutritious snack or appetizer!
