Spiced Pumpkin Hummus Pita (Printable)
Smooth pumpkin and chickpea blend with spices, complemented by toasted pita wedges.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hummus Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) pumpkin puree
03 - 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Spices
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
14 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
15 - Pinch of smoked paprika
→ Pita
16 - 4 pita breads, cut into wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Add chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper to a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water if a thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Taste and modify seasoning with extra salt, lemon juice, or spices as preferred.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle roasted pumpkin seeds and a pinch of smoked paprika on top.
05 - Gently warm pita wedges in a dry skillet or oven until soft and lightly toasted.
06 - Serve the creamy spread alongside warm pita wedges for dipping.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- It takes barely ten minutes to blend together, and every bite tastes like fall arrived early in your kitchen.
- The pumpkin makes it ridiculously smooth without feeling heavy, and those warm spices wake up your taste buds in the best way.
02 -
- If you skip rinsing the chickpeas, the hummus can taste oddly metallic from the canning liquid.
- Blending for an extra minute or two really does make it smoother, dont rush this part.
03 -
- Let the food processor run longer than you think you need to, thats the secret to ultra-creamy hummus every time.
- Taste it before you serve, a tiny adjustment in lemon or salt can take it from good to unforgettable.