Pumpkin Hummus
By Ingrid Gangestad. Browned butter gives this hummus a nutty, decadent flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 15 ounces can pumpkin
- 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans, (from 15 ounce can)
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika, or sumac
- Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
- Pita wedges, or fresh vegetables, such as carrots, celery sticks or bell pepper strips
DIRECTIONS
Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is light brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
In the food processor, blend pumpkin, garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, paprika and the browned butter until smooth. Spoon into serving bowl or plate; sprinkle with additional paprika and parsley. Serve with pita wedges or fresh vegetables.