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Pumpkin hummus recipe in a bowl for an easy appetizer.
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Savory Pumpkin Hummus | Vegan & Gluten Free Thanksgiving Appetizer

Savory Pumpkin Hummus makes an awesome Fall or Thanksgiving appetizer that is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-15 oz. cans garbanzo beans about 4 cups
  • ¼ c. lemon juice
  • ¼ c. tahini paste
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½-1 t. salt*
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. sage ground
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 c. pumpkin puree low sodium
  • 3-4 Tbsp. water or reserved garbanzo bean juice
  • Pumpkin seeds roasted and salted

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor combine beans, lemon juice, tahini paste, and olive oil.
  • Process for 1 minute, scraping down the sides every 20 seconds.
  • Next, add garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, sage, cayenne pepper and pumpkin.
  • Process for 1-2 minutes or until mixture begins to get smooth.
  • Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Salt to taste.
  • Top pumpkin hummus with roasted pumpkin seeds and additional paprika and serve with your favorite crackers or chips and enjoy!

Notes

*In this recipe I used low sodium pumpkin puree and used 1 teaspoon of salt. **If you use a regular can of pumpkin puree be sure to start with ½ teaspoon of salt and add more as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 2410IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.2mg