Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 pounds hard squash, such as delicata or butternut
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled (about 1/2 cup cloves)
  • 2 serrano peppers, sliced in half, stems and seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 drop Plain yogurt for garnish (optional)
  • 1 pinch Cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
  • 1 pinch Roasted pumpkin seeds for garnish (optional)
  • 1 handful Crusty bread, pita, or crackers

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Rub flesh with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 generous pinches salt.
  • Place squash cut side down in roasting pan and bake until very soft, about 1 hour.
  • While squash is baking, place garlic, serranos, and remaining olive oil in a small pot over low heat. Poach garlic and peppers in oil until completely soft (30 to 40 minutes). Garlic should be very lightly browned.
  • Scoop out flesh from roasted squash and place in food processor. Add garlic-poaching olive oil, garlic, serranos, tahini and lemon juice. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Hummus texture will vary depending on squash variety and size; add up to 1/2 cup water until desired consistency is reached. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 1 week.
  • Garnish each cup of hummus with 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, and sprinkling of cilantro leaves. Serve with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.