SAVORY PUMPKIN HUMMUS

The recipe is super easy. It comes together in less than 5 minutes with 10 basic ingredients. You literally just add all the ingredients to your food processor, pulse and … done! Be sure to scrape down the sides a few times.

Tahini is a sesame paste and you can usually find it in the ethnic section of your supermarket. 

I like to serve this savory pumpkin hummus topped with sesame seeds, chopped parsley and  a drizzle of olive oil along with some homemade toasted pitas for dipping.  You can also serve it with tortilla chips, pita chips, whole wheat pita bread, crackers, vegetables, or use it as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can (400 grams ) Chickpeas drained and rinsed

• 150 gr Pumpkin Pesto Fresco SIPO

• 2 tbsp Tahini

• 2 cloves Garlic

• 1 lemon juiced (2 tbsp)

• 1 ½ tbsp EVO

• ½ tbsp cumin

• ½ tbsp salt

• ¼ tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tbsp paprika

• water if needed

• To garnish (optional) : chopped parsley, sesame seeds, paprika, extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

2. Add more olive oil or water if it's too thick.

3. Taste and adjust seasonings.

4. Place the savoury Pumpkin hummus in a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, garnish with sesame seeds, chopped parsley and paprika.

5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

6. Enjoy

This recipe makes a medium bowl of pumpkin hummus, about 8 portions.

Serve it immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.