Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (divided)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, (plus more to taste as desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, (plus more to taste as desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Smoked paprika and pumpkin seeds (optional for sprinkling over the top before serving)
Instruction
- Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender. Reserve 1 tablespoon olive oil for the topping. Process or blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl or pitcher.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over the top and serve with raw veggies, chips and/or crackers. Also, wonderful as a topping for sweet potatoes, salads and wraps.
