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Butternut Squash Hummus

Savory, 10-ingredient butternut squash hummus with garlic, parsley, and cumin. A creamy, flavorful dip that's perfect for fall.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Top down shot of a big bowl of Butternut Squash Hummus with olive oil and pine nuts
4.86 from 34 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 (1/4-cup servings)
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Middle Eastern-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 4-5 Days

Ingredients

HUMMUS

  • 1 cup cubed butternut squash
  • 4 cloves garlic (skin on)
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled + minced)
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (lightly rinsed + drained)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 3-4 Tbsp olive oil (plus more for roasting garlic)
  • 1/4 tsp each sea salt + pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional: )

FOR SERVING optional

  • Whole-wheat pita chips
  • Roasted carrots*
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Add cubed butternut squash and the UNPEELED garlic cloves to a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil and a pinch each salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until all squash is fork tender and the garlic is golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Peel roasted garlic and add to food processor or blender, along with squash,  fresh minced garlic, lemon juice, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, and smoked paprika (optional).
  • Purée until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed and adding more olive oil or a touch of water if it's too thick.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Then serve immediately with pita chips and vegetables of choice (see notes for roasted carrots). Alternatively, refrigerate until fully chilled - about 3-4 hours - for a thicker, creamier dip.
  • Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, though best when fresh.

Notes

*To roast carrots, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Remove greens, peel, and slice any large carrots in half lengthwise. Transfer to a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive or grape seed oil and a pinch each salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Then arrange in an even layer and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
*Recipe as written yields roughly 2 cups hummus.

Nutrition (1 of 8 servings)

Serving: 1 quarter-cup serving Calories: 178 Carbohydrates: 15.2 g Protein: 5.3 g Fat: 11.6 g Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 15.2 mg Potassium: 273 mg Fiber: 4.3 g Sugar: 2.3 g Vitamin A: 0 IU