Pumpkin Hummus

  Appetizers

Our home economists give traditional hummus an autumn appeal with the addition of canned pumpkin. Hot pepper sauce lends just the right amount of heat.

Pumpkin Hummus

Average Rating: 3.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 cups.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Baked pita chips
  • Assorted fresh vegetables, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Serve with chips and, if desired, vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 173 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.

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